Democracy Competitors

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is dedicated to advancing democracy through law, fighting for every American’s right to participate in the democratic process. CLC uses tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy, communications and partnerships to win victories that result in a more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy. Our long-term goal is a government responsive to the people. CLC’s commitment is to democracy, not to any political party or to any particular electoral result. We think about systemic impact when we choose which work to pursue, but we work at all levels of government to introduce innovative ideas that will drive significant change or set an important legal precedent. Our priority is engaging and driving action – whether in the courtroom, newsroom or statehouse.

IDEAS, POLITICS & POWER: A nonprofit national magazine, The American Prospect covers social and economic injustice, bringing reliable analysis together with fresh reporting. We dispel myths, challenge convention, and expand dialogue. Our writers are journalists who dive deep, scholars who write for a popular audience, and citizens with stories to share. Our Writing Fellowship is the best entry-level job in journalism. Our narrative approach to complex issues allows us to engage activists, scholars, policy makers, concerned citizens, and other media. Our materials are sourced by kindred organizations, in textbooks, and in university classrooms. In print and online, we make a difference.

The Public Interest was a quarterly public policy journal founded by the New York intellectuals Daniel Bell and Irving Kristol in 1965.