Most Recent Stories:

Political Cartoon of the Week | December 17, 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

Democracies That Don’t Defend Themselves Die | January 7, 2021
The following is a statement from American Promise President Jeff Clements regarding Tuesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Democracies that do not defend themselves die. Yesterday, armed insurrectionists, incited by President Trump, sought to use violence, terror, and chaos to disrupt and destroy one of the most important… Read more

Jim Rubens: To Address National Security, Conservatives Must Prioritize Campaign Finance Reform | January 5, 2021
Our country faces many national security threats, from military threats to cyber attacks, but one that does not receive as much attention as it should is our opaque campaign finance system, which leaves the door open for foreign interests to influence our elections. In a recent op-ed published… Read more

A Year of Progress While Apart: Learning and Leading Through the Challenges of 2020 | December 16, 2020
Amid the global pandemic, 2020 has seen a convergence of crises around racism, climate change, political polarization and economic inequality. Along with these crises, this year has offered lessons: It has exposed major cracks in our democratic system; demonstrated the ever-growing battle for power over the future of… Read more

Meet Our New Team Member: Jacob Brown | December 16, 2020
In this Q&A, American Promise's new Development Coordinator Jacob Brown discusses what led him to join the American Promise team and why he cares about advancing the 28th Amendment to end unlimited political spending. Growing up and working in the D.C. area, Jacob Brown became intimately familiar with the… Read more

Alaskans Say ‘Yes’ to Ballot Measure 2: More Choice, More Voice and More Power to the People | November 18, 2020
Congratulations Alaska! In the recent election, over 50% of Alaska voters said “yes” to becoming the 21st state calling for a constitutional amendment to enable limits on big money in politics and protect their voice and self-government. Gathering over 171,000 votes, Ballot Measure 2 will reduce partisanship, end… Read more

Meet Our New Team Member: Gregory Joseph | November 18, 2020
In this Zoom interview, new American Promise Communications Director Gregory Joseph shares how his experience with civil rights issues drew him to the campaign to limit political spending, why it’s important to uplift and amplify the voices of people who typically are marginalized, and what he hopes to… Read more

Meet Our New Team Member: Marnie Walsh | November 18, 2020
In this Zoom interview, new American Promise Empowerment Coordinator Marnie Walsh discusses why it’s important to collaborate with volunteers from varied backgrounds, what issues and values drew her to the organization, and what she hopes to accomplish with the American Promise team. Watch the video and read her… Read more

After Divisive Election, a Key Takeaway: Majority of Americans Agree It’s Time to Limit Money in Politics | November 11, 2020
In a contentious 2020 election season that drew a record $14 billion in spending, a key issue for Americans on both sides of the political aisle is the battle between record voting numbers and the overwhelming influence of money in politics. A majority of Americans remain united on… Read more

Meet Our New Political Research Intern: Kyle Taylor | October 2, 2020
In this Zoom interview, American Promise's Political Research Intern for the fall, Kyle Taylor, discusses why he is passionate about ending unlimited political spending, how his professional goals intersect with getting money out of politics, and what he envisions the United States will look like after the American… Read more

Progress Amid Challenges: Consensus Builds for the 28th Amendment | September 23, 2020
Our nation’s history reminds us that challenging times often spark eras of reform and renewal. As Americans grapple with the current convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the interrelated crises of economy, racial justice, political violence, climate disasters, and a collapse of trust, they also are seeing the… Read more

New Poll Shows Strong Cross-Partisan Support for Amendment in Maine | September 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Jeff Clements, American Promise President, (617) 281-5350, [email protected] Amy Cartmell, Stand with Maine co-leader, (207) 522-6490, [email protected] Jane Gallagher, Stand with Maine co-leader, (207) 653-6918, [email protected] POLL RELEASED TODAY SHOWS STRONG CROSS-PARTISAN SUPPORT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON CAMPAIGN SPENDING AMONG LIKELY MAINE VOTERS FOR THE… Read more
Special Content Pages:

Keep the Promise: America250

#ChallengeAccepted: The American Promise Amendment + Reinventing Democracy for the 21st Century

Building Support in Congress

Money in Politics and Health Care

A History of People Power

7 Critical Democracy Reforms: Which Are Most Important to You?
