Petition Rights

In this paper, I explore some of the political outcomes of networked relationships within a policy domain. Specifically, the outcomes for this paper are an ...

A couple ballot petition freedom lawsuits are working their way through the federal courts. The tireless Richard Winger of Ballot Access News has more: ...

One of the most controversial election-related issues in recent decades unquestionably has been campaign finance. On the heels of the Watergate scandal, campaign-finance laws at both ...

Of the several policy proposals circulating Capitol Hill to correct lobbying abuses, strengthen the relative voice of citizens, and add accountability to the earmarking process, one ...

Text of H.R. 2093, the grassroots lobbying disclosure proposal introduced by former Representative Marty Meehan (D-MA) in the 110th Congress.

As the House considers lobbying reform, it is important to balance carefully targeted regulations that address real abuses, while minimizing the burden on the ...

As the House considers lobbying reform, it is important to balance carefully targeted regulations that address real abuses, while minimizing the burden on the ...

I n November 2004, in addition to electing a president and other representatives, voters nationwide acted as legislators themselves, weighing in on 162 statewide ballot propositions. Voters ...

House and Senate candidates raise approximately $200 million in campaign contributions from political action committees each election cycle. The lion’s share of this money goes ...

Do special interest campaign contributions significantly alter how politicians vote on legislative issues? Can these political action committee (PAC) contributions ‘‘buy’’ votes within the Congress? Despite ...