Micah L. Sifry

Micah L. Sifry, senior analyst with Public Campaign, is author of 'Spoiling for a Fight: Third-Party Politics in America' (Routledge, 2002). His next book, 'Is That a Politician in Your Pocket?,' coauthored with Nancy Watzman, will be published this summer by John Wiley & Sons. You can reach him at his blog at www.iraqwarreader.com.

Wed Feb. 25, 2004 1:00 AM PST

A Fox in the Electoral Henhouse?

With the appointment of former GOP lawyer Michael Toner to the Federal Election Commission, President Bush did more than simply insult the champions of reform.

Mon Apr. 15, 2002 12:00 AM PDT

Beyond Banning Soft Money

The campaign finance reform legislation moving through Congress is a major step toward getting money out of politics -- but only the first that needs to be taken.

Tue Feb. 26, 2002 1:00 AM PST

Donor-free Democracy

Four states now provide public financing for political campaigns, enabling a record number of candidates to run this year without having to kowtow to wealthy private donors. Now for the other 46.

Thu Aug. 16, 2001 12:00 AM PDT

Micah L. Sifry

Please, Ralph, Not This Year

Seven reasons why progressives shouldn't support the candidacy of a progressive hero.

A Fox in the Electoral Henhouse?

With the appointment of former GOP lawyer Michael Toner to the Federal Election Commission, President Bush did more than simply insult the champions of reform.

Beyond Banning Soft Money

The campaign finance reform legislation moving through Congress is a major step toward getting money out of politics -- but only the first that needs to be taken.

Donor-free Democracy

Four states now provide public financing for political campaigns, enabling a record number of candidates to run this year without having to kowtow to wealthy private donors. Now for the other 46.

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