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“meaningful campaign finance reform is the single, most promising avenue” for change.
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Meaningful campaign finance reform is the single most promising avenue for change
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Martin Gilens
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM (2 months ago)

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A study by Princeton and Northwestern researchers found that economic elites and business groups have substantial influence on US policy, while average citizens have little. The research suggests the US functions as an oligarchy, where a small number of elites rule.

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