campaign finance

^{George Gilder
January 26, 2006
Economics}

How McCain-Feingold Favors ‘Earmarking’

_{George Gilder
January 26, 2006
Economics}

Your Jan. 17 editorial “The Keepers of K Street” ignored the most crucial source of “earmarks” in the congressional process — a campaign finance system that favors the bribery of interest groups over the contributions of citizens. Under McCain-Feingold, a citizen with diverse interests in the future of the nation is permitted to contribute $2,000. A political action committee representing Read More ›

politiician speaking to business people in conference room during meeting — Photo by WavebreakMediaMicro on Adobe Stock

^{Bruce Chapman
April 7, 1997
Citizen Leadership}

Just Because it is Called “Reform” Doesn’t Mean It’s Progress;

_{Bruce Chapman
April 7, 1997
Citizen Leadership}

This summer the Congress is expected, finally, to take up the subject of campaign finance reform. If you believe the interpretation put upon this issue by most of the media and the permanent, self-designated “reform” lobby, the only reason to oppose the proposals being made is the self-interest of politicians and their major backers. But this simplistic view increasingly is Read More ›