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Media Reform
In the realm of media reform, the Program on Governance and Public Policy concentrates on shifts in the media industries that are related to the functioning of democracy.  more

Political Reform
OSI's Program on Governance and Public Policy takes a pluralistic approach to political reform, encouraging states to experiment with various approaches to reduce the pressure of money on elections and legislation. more

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publications

Ideas for an Open Society: Campaign Finance Reform
April 2001
In the inaugural issue of Ideas for an Open Society, Mark Schmitt, director of the Governance and Public Policy program at OSI, examines the impact of the current campaign finance system on fair elections, political speech, and the First Amendment. more

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