Research on Action
Action Research Team*
NAU Students: Tiernan Fredette-Gilbert and Samantha Hudson
Is There a Crisis in Political Leadership?
February 4-5, 2014
Ways to Get Involved
Public Campaignis a non-profit, non-partisan group located in Washington D.C. whose main objective is to reduce the influence of special interest spending in American politics. Their broad range of organizations, including community groups across the United States, work together to fight for national organizations whose party members are not fairly represented under the present campaign finance system.
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Telephone: (202) 640-5600
Americans for Prosperity is a conservative political advocacy group based in Virginia with chapters across the United States. They are an organization of grassroots leaders who engage citizens in the name of limited government and free markets on the local, state, and federal levels. At their website you can donate to the organization, become a member, and become engaged in state and national actions.
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Arizona Chapter:
Telephone: (602) 478-0146
Common Cause is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization based in Washington, D. C. They are dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. Visit their website to learn about the issues they address, make adonation, and join their mailing list.
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Telephone: (202) 833-1200
Arizona Clean Electionsis a Arizona State Commission created by the Citizens Clean Election Act which passed in 1998. The Commission seeks to improve the integrity of Arizona state government and promote public confidence in the Arizona political. Visit their website to make donations to candidates, become involved in their programs, andlearn about the commissioners who lead the organization.
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Telephone: (602) 364-3477
Citizens Unitedis an organization based in Washington, D.C. that advocates for “traditional American values” such as limited government, freedom of enterprise, strong families, and national security. They use a wide variety of methods to reach their vision including education, advocacy, and grassroots organization. Visit their website to become a member, make a donation, and learn about the issues they address.
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Telephone: (202) 547-5420
Americans for Campaign Reformis an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. whose main focus is on the public funding of American politics. They are a community of citizens who believe passionately that public funding is the single most critical long-term public policy issue our nation faces. They believe that candidates should be elected upon their qualifications, their character, and their abilities. At their website you can learn more about their work, make a donation, or become a member.
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Telephone: (202) 503-1240
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