Apr 25

Removing Financial Barriers to Running for Office

CLC hosted a discussion with experts and former candidates about these innovations — those that have already been implemented and others that have been proposed — and discussed what else can be done to break down financial barriers to running for office and make holding political office an obtainable goal for all Americans.

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

Feb 02

Strengthening Democracy in Local Government Through Public Financing

Campaign Legal Center hosted a conversation with both activists and leaders who have helped to implement public financing programs as well as political candidates who have benefited from them.

Friday, February 2nd, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

Nov 02

Artificial Intelligence and Potential Threats to US Elections

If left unchecked, the use of artificial intelligence to deceive voters could make it more difficult, or even impossible, for voters to evaluate the election ads that they see and hear.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

Jul 18

Soft Money's Increased Role in the 2024 Election

Despite federal laws directly prohibiting soft money, candidates continue to look for way to inject massive amounts of soft money into their campaigns, which opens the floodgates for outside spending.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

Mar 23

Is the FEC Ready for 2024?

Before the 2024 election gets going in earnest, campaign finance experts from Campaign Legal Center and Brennan Center for Justice examine the current state of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

ET • Virtual

Feb 17

Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy

Video of Campaign Legal Center's virtual event, "Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy." This event was held on February 17, 2023 and featured panelist discussion of the issue of redboxing and its impact on federal, state and local elections. 

Friday, February 17th, 2023

ET • Virtual

Sep 22

SCOTUS Watch: What the Upcoming Supreme Court Term Means for Democracy

CLC's event focused on anti-democratic trends in the Roberts Court's decisions and what these could mean for democracy cases next term. 

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

ET • Virtual

May 19

A Conversation with John Raidt About "Politics, Inc."

During the event, Raidt discussed issues with political division and how we can address them to create a stronger democracy. 

Thursday, May 19th, 2022

ET • Virtual

Oct 19

Funded by the People: What We Learned from D.C.’s Fair Elections Program

CLC hosted an event about how public financing benefits candidates and voters in Washington D.C. and elsewhere. 

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

ET • Virtual

Sep 28

The Freedom To Vote in 2021—What You Need To Know

CLC hosted a panel on trends in voting access and the impact of proposed federal legislation on voters across the nation. 

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

ET • Virtual

Jun 29

CLC’s Paul Smith in Conversation with Martha Minow, CLC Board Member and Former Dean of Harvard Law School

Minow's book highlights the multiple challenges and crises that American media faces and offers potential solutions based in constitutional law.

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

ET • Virtual

Dec 16

Understanding the State of Democracy Reform Through 2020 Ballot Initiatives

Join us for a panel discussion on some of the most talked-about ballot initiatives in 2020.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

ET • Virtual

Aug 20

CLC Event Focuses on Need for Stronger Digital Ad Transparency Laws

Congress and the Federal Election Commission should create stronger transparency rules and enforcement laws for digital ads. 

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

ET • Virtual

Jul 22

Neal Simon Discusses New Book and Democracy Reform at CLC Event

Former U.S. Senate candidate Neal Simon shares 10 reforms to improve our democracy. 

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020

ET • Virtual