Coalition for Open Democracy
| Formation | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Doris "Granny D" Haddock |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 80-0336490[1] | |
| Purpose | Campaign finance reform |
| Headquarters | Concord, New Hampshire |
Executive Director | Olivia Zink[2] |
| Website |
equalvotes |
Coalition for Open Democracy is a New Hampshire-based nonprofit devoted to campaign finance reform. It was formed in 2009 by Doris "Granny D" Haddock.[3]
Each year it sponsors "Rebellion" walks to commemorate Granny D, who at the age of 88-90 walked across the United States, ending in Washington, DC, where she was arrested for reading the Declaration of Independence in the Capitol.[4][5]
In 2017, it is providing back-office support for EqualVotesUS, an organization that intends to fight the electoral college presidential voting method in the courts.[6] The specific goal is to eliminate the "winner take all" system for electoral college votes within a state. Only two states — Maine and Nebraska — allocate electoral college votes according to the popular vote in the state.[7]
References
- ↑ "Coalition for Open Democracy Form 990 2015". ProPublica. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ "Open Democracy Announces New Executive Director, Olivia Zink". New Hampshire Labor News. April 8, 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ Taormina, Barbara (January 25, 2015). "Dan Weeks: Democracy where everyone has an equal voice". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ A Quote to Remember - Granny D
- ↑ Kanner, Matt (July 6, 2015). "Granny D walkers prepare to march". portsmouthnh.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ Lessig, Lawrence (September 13, 2017). "The Time Has Come: Reform the Electoral College Now". Daily Beast. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ Piedad, Jan Ross (October 10, 2017). "Lawrence Lessig: It's Time To Reform The Electoral College". Texas Public Radio. Retrieved 10 October 2017.