Democracy Matters is a national, student-led organization founded in 2001 that works to reform the U.S. campaign finance system and reduce the influence of big money in politics. The organization engages college students in advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing to promote publicly funded elections and strengthen democratic participation.
Campaign finance reform, public financing of elections, voting rights protections, and policies aimed at reducing the influence of corporate and special interest money in politics.
Primarily funded through foundation grants and individual donations.
Founded by Lawrence Lessig; campus chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.
Non-profit organization
