Coffee Party Austin—an all volunteer organization—depends solely on contributions from supporters. Please donate today!
Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Meta
Categories
- Coming Events
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- http://greencoffeebeanburn.com commented on Taking Back Our Republic
- Jeff Quidam commented on Taking Back Our Republic
- Bryan Forbes commented on Money in Politics Petition
- Diane Owens commented on Austin City Council Resolution: Money ≠ Speech
- Dave commented on Mock Constitutional Convention nixes 6,000-seat House
Archives
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- February 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Congressional (In)Civility with a Money Connection
You may be surprised to learn that there actually is a Congressional Civility Caucus. Today NPR’s Morning Edition featured a story on incivility at the dinner table on Thanksgiving, which draws together family members who do not necessarily see eye … Continue reading
Posted in Civility in Politics, Money in Politics
Leave a comment
Donors’ Influence on Committee Leaders
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) came out with an astounding report on November 16, 2011: “Funds for Favors: Exposing Donors’ Influence on Committee Leaders.” CREW found that … as members grow in power and seniority, the industries they … Continue reading
Posted in Money in Politics
Leave a comment
Engagement across generations
I attended a day-long civic engagement conference on November 12th that was organized by UT’s Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation. Many of the presenters were younger and talked about the interests and priorities of the Millennial Generation. We heard … Continue reading
Posted in Money in Politics
Leave a comment
Lessig: More Money Can Beat Big Money
Referring to a recent Senate resolution that would limit the influence of big money in politics by amending the Constitution to give Congress and the states the power to limit both contributions to political campaigns and independent political expenditures, Lawrence … Continue reading
Posted in Clean Elections, Money in Politics
2 Comments
United Republic = Rootstrikers + Change Congress + Fix Congress First + Get Money Out
A November 16 letter from Lawrence Lessig announces the merger of four organizations all working to get big money out of politics: I am writing with some great news about Rootstrikers, Change Congress, and the Fix Congress First projects. Over … Continue reading
Posted in Money in Politics
2 Comments
Planet Money: “Inside Washington’s Money Machine”
NPR’s Planet Money describes itself as … a multimedia team covering the global economy. We produce a twice-weekly podcast and create radio stories forMorning Edition, All Things Considered and This American Life. We also write a blog. On November 1, Planet Money’s podcast took on one … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Money in Politics
1 Comment
Lessig: The Adam Smith of the Political Influence Economy?
I think Lawerence Lessig might be the Adam Smith of the Political Influence Economy. And right now, the US Political Influence Economy does not support the goals of our representative Republic. As I read Lessig’s new book, Republic, Lost, I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Club, Money in Politics
Tagged Austin, Fix Congress First, Get Money Out, Lawrence Lessig, Rootstrickers, Texas
Leave a comment
