ACE Rebrand Update: The Alliance for Citizen Engagement is now the Alliance for Civic Engagement.
Jon Stewart’s new movie “Irresistible” features an entertaining discussion of the current US campaign finance system, including the function of outside spending, Super PACs, and the growing role money plays in elections.
Read ACE’s intro papers on campaign finance
Read how to watch “Irresistible” On Demand
UPDATE: On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Watson v. RNC (2026) that federal election-day statutes do
Day 4 of the RNC Convention marks the final day and featured one of the longest acceptance speeches in history.
Overview: Local governments get their authority to rule only as it is granted by the state. They are the closest
