Cartoon of the Week | July 2, 2020
The widespread effects of big money political spending make it nearly impossible to ignore. Cartoonists, noticing the myriad connections between such spending and the issues plaguing our nation, have used their craft to highlight how big money corrupts our democracy, advances warfare, furthers climate change and, in general,… Read more
Statement of Jeff Clements on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder | June 25, 2020
Statement of Jeff Clements, president of American Promise, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby v. Holder: “Over the past decade, the Supreme Court has substituted its own prejudices and preferences in place of the law of the land and the equal Constitutional rights of… Read more
American Promise Amendment Among Top Reforms in Commission’s Call for a More Resilient Democracy | June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020 Cambridge, MA American Promise Amendment Among Top Reforms in Commission’s Call for a More Resilient Democracy A constitutional amendment to end the dominance of concentrated money in politics is prominent among the key reforms recommended in a report announced today by the Commission on the Practice… Read more
Donor Spotlight: John Boynton | June 9, 2020
John Boynton is a technology entrepreneur and investor who lives in the Boston area. He is the president of Firehouse Capital. Boynton was drawn to American Promise because of the connection between big money political spending and many pressing issues. Unlimited political spending underpins much of the dysfunction… Read more
Meet Corinne Noonan: Working to End Corporate Domination of Politics | June 8, 2020
With a personal connection to how the political power of elite special interests disenfranchises everyday Americans, new American Promise team member Corinne Noonan is committed to helping fix the system and ensure a voice for every American. People connect with the American Promise movement for many reasons. For… Read more
Taking the Long View in a Crisis: It’s Time to Fix the Rules So the Future has a Voice | May 19, 2020
An internationally renowned futurist and business strategist, Peter Schwartz specializes in scenario planning, working with corporations, governments, and other institutions to create alternative perspectives of the future and develop robust strategies for a changing and uncertain world. As senior vice president strategic planning for Salesforce, he directs policy… Read more
