Defend Democracy Team
“…from Protest To Policy.” Elijah Cummings.
PLANNED ACTIONS 2020
Howard County Elections - Behind the Scenes
The series of short articles below give background that can help in evaluating legislation and candidate positions on issues. Please read and share these!
Fair Elections
National Popular Vote
A Solution to the Electoral College
Campaign Finance Reform
Congressional Findings in HR-1
The Case for Campaign Finance Reform
How citizens united reshaped elections
The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.
Public Financing Programs for Elections
A Brief History
Public Financing of Elections
A Case For and Against
Models for Public Financing of Elections
And How They Have Fared
Maryland Candidacy & Campaign Finance Laws
Summary Guide
Redistricting of Congressional and State Legislature Offices
Maryland Bills from 2019 session
Bills of interest
US Senate and House bills related to protecting our democracy
Lessons learned
How to effectively lobby for a bill
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