Democracy 21

Democracy 21 is a non-profit organization in the United States that aims to combat the influence of private money in politics by enacting campaign finance reform.[1] It was founded in 1997 by longtime activist Fred Wertheimer.[2][3] The organization supports stricter campaign finance limits and regulations and opposes the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC.[4]

References

Schouten, Fredreka (December 16, 2015). "Spending bill bars IRS and others from forcing political disclosure". USA Today. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
Hulse, Carl (July 5, 2016). "Is the Supreme Court Clueless About Corruption? Ask Jack Abramoff". The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
Swan, Jonathan; Neidig, Harper (July 16, 2016). "Trump campaign solicits illegal foreign donations despite warnings". The Hill. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
Wertheimer, Fred (January 19, 2014). "Legalized Bribery". Politico. Retrieved December 16, 2015.

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[1] Schouten, Fredreka (December 16, 2015). "Spending bill bars IRS and others from forcing political disclosure". USA Today. Retrieved December 16, 2015.

[2] Hulse, Carl (July 5, 2016). "Is the Supreme Court Clueless About Corruption? Ask Jack Abramoff". The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2016.

[3] Swan, Jonathan; Neidig, Harper (July 16, 2016). "Trump campaign solicits illegal foreign donations despite warnings". The Hill. Retrieved July 25, 2016.

[4] Wertheimer, Fred (January 19, 2014). "Legalized Bribery". Politico. Retrieved December 16, 2015.