News
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An interview with the Washington Monthly
June 11, 2015
I recently spoke with the editor in chief of the Washington Monthly about The Government By the People Act.
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Washington Post: How Democrats can make voters care about big money in politics
June 4, 2015
Greg Sargent recently had a piece in The Washington Post, about my campaign finance reform efforts.
Read his entire article here.
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New York Times: Poll Shows Americans Favor an Overhaul of Campaign Financing
June 2, 2015
The New York Times recently reported on a new poll which shows that Americans want campaign finance reform.
Read the entire article here.
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Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition
June 2, 2015
The Conservation Fund recently covered a new effort launched by myself and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake to help increase green spaces in the region. Read the entire article here.
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NH Register: How to fight back against big money in politics
April 25, 2015
I recently wrote an article with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro which explains the importance of passing The Government By the People Act (HR 20). Read the entire piece here.
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Baltimore Sun: Restoring people's faith in government
April 17, 2015
I recently had a piece in The Baltimore Sun, about how a small-donor matching system could fight back against Big Money in politics. Read the entire piece here.
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Washington Post: A campaign finance idea whose time has come
March 25, 2015
Harold Meyerson of The Washington Post explains why it is time to pass The Government By the People Act (HR 20). Read the entire article here.
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The Atlantic: More Campaign Spending From More People
February 15, 2015
Lee Drutman of The Atlantic recently profiled The Government By the People Act (HR 20). Read the entire article here.
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Must Reads: Week of October 12th
October 12, 2014
Five Charts on Food Industry Influence
Sunlight FoundationMonsanto's Money Modifies Politics
Daily KosHow Big Donors Affect Americans Politics: Letter to the Editor
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Must Reads: Week of October 5th
October 5, 2014
Fair Elections Matter: Women’s Two-Fold Stake in Public Financing of Campaigns
DemosHow Voter ID Laws Disproportionately Impact Women
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Must Reads: Week of September 28th
September 28, 2014
Stacked Deck
DemosPelosi criticizes justices on early voting
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Must Reads: Week of September 21st
September 21, 2014
A Montgomery County campaign finance bill empowers small donors
Washington Post
Zephyr Teachout interview on The Daily Show
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Must Reads: Week of September 14th
September 14, 2014
Is Washington The Only Place Where Campaign Finance Is A Partisan Issue?
Huffington PostCorporate Money In Politics: 1 Million Comments Flood SEC Over Political Spending Proposal
International Business Times
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The Gazette Profile on the MyVoice Campaign
June 6, 2014
Be sure to check out the profile in The Gazette about the MyVoice Campaign in Maryland's 3rd District!
Click here to read the profile.
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Rep. Sarbanes on MSNBC's Disrupt
April 8, 2014
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Sarbanes has proposed something that would do more than fix flaws
April 7, 2014
Zephyr Teachout discusses the implications of the recent McCutcheon case and how the Government By the People Act can help fight the influence of big money in politics.
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Environmental groups take on the Koch Brothers in Senate races
March 25, 2014
A coalition of environmental groups are trying to level the playing field in Senate races.
Read the Washington Post Article here.
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Telework finds growing foothold at federal agencies
January 23, 2014
Be sure to read this recent article in the Baltimore Sun explaining the benefits of telework, which is possible because of the 2010 Telework Enhancement Act that I authored.
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Huffington Post Profile of Sarbanes Campaign
November 11, 2013
Click here to read the Huffington Post article that profiles my campaign's experiment in grassroots fundraising.
If you'd like to be part of the experiment you can become a grassroots donor by clicking here or you can sign the petition for the Grassroots Democracy Act by clicking here.
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