Money in Politics

Money in Politics

Support campaign finance/MIP regulations that enhances political equality for all citizens, ensures transparency, protects representative democracy from distortion by undisclosed contributions and big money, and combats corruption and undue influenced in government. Support campaign spending that is restricted but not banned. Supports public financing, full disclosure, abolishing SuperPACs, and creating an effective enforcement agency.

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Blog Post

By Susan Requa, LWVDV Co-President

Action Alert
Event Date: 
Nov 18 2018 01:00 pm to Nov 19 2018 03:45 pm
Event location: 

Sherwood Community Center

Join us to hear from our collaborating partners about their Action priorities:  

The LWV California campaign helped produce this video in 2015 to restore revenue to schools, public services and infrastructure repair.

Dark Money Documentary
Event Date: 
Sep 22 2018 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Event location: 

Saratoga Library - Community Room

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Blog Post

A letter to the San Francisco Chronicle
Note: This letter was sent in response to the article in the Sunday Insight section that discussed recent IRS action that will eliminate reporting requirements for "dark money" donated to certain nonprofits, as well as a new film, "Dark Money", premiering in the Bay Area.

Action Alerts

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is currently seeking public comments on their proposed disclaimer rule for Internet campaign ads.

Action Alerts

LWVUS sent a letter to U.S. Senate offices encouraging Senators to cosponsor and pass S. 1989 the Honest Ads Act.

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports a campaign finance system that ensures the public's right to know, combats corruption and undue influence, and enables candidates to compete more equitably for public office.

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