Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress -- and a Plan to Stop It

Please consider picking up a copy of Larry Lessig's new book, "Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress -- and a Plan to Stop It"  I had the unique priviledge to read a draft of this important new book that represents a great deal of the root problems we face.  My colleague Stephen Erickson and I at rebuilddemocracy.org believe that this book and the work of Larry represents a unique and important opportunity to move forward as a nation and not simply as one political party or another.  After witnessing the current political system first hand at the federal level it became clear to me that it won't be possible to have a government that works well and in the best interest of the public as a whole until we first fix our political system.  Please consider picking up your copy today by visiting THIS link.  I'm confident you will find it to be one of the most important books you've read.

Primary Reform: The Consequences of Closed Primaries

One of the much needed reforms that too often gets overlooked is primary reform.  I have long wanted to write an aticle about this much needed reform but after reading THIS editorial over the weekend in The Washington Post I realized I couldn't have said it any better.  If you're interested in learning more about this much needed reform over at fairvote.org.  

Proposed Changes to Federal Lobbying Laws

I came across the above Audrey Perry's blog http://www.legallypolitical.com/ earlier today.  Former FEC Chairman Trevor Porter discusses the American Bar Association's Task Force recommended changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.  Excellent discussion!  Mr. Potter accurately describes the current situation as it relates to the direct influence of money in politics.