Universal Basic Participation: 
Reforming Campaign Finance by Expanding Political Influence

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Abstract: As the importance of money to political success increases, along with the growing income gap, it is critical to consider new campaign finance reform efforts. I introduce the term Universal Basic Participation to describe programs that provides citizens with money to make political donations. Such proposals may be key to drowning out the importance of big money. By allowing all citizens the opportunity for political influence through the act of donating, creating coalitions of financial support, and running for office, a Universal Basic Participation scheme might have a salubrious effect on American democracy. I specifically consider the benefits for historically underrepresented groups, and also explore Seattle's recent launch of a similar program.

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Date created	2019 - 2020

Author	Nathan Sungkeun Lee

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/kt190kx9080

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Preferred Citation: Nathan Sungkeun Lee. (2019). Universal Basic Participation:
Reforming Campaign Finance by Expanding Political Influence. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: https://purl.stanford.edu/kt190kx9080

Undergraduate Honors Theses, Symbolic Systems Program, Stanford University

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