January 31, 2023

Funders Get Behind a New Effort to Create Unifying Economic Messaging for Progressives

January 31, 2023/ Martha Ramirez

The Rural Democracy Initiative, Open Society Foundations and more are supporting the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, which aims to build strong progressive messaging about workers, jobs and the economy.

November 09, 2022

In a Fast-Changing Political Landscape, How Is the Democracy Alliance Evolving?

November 09, 2022/ Philip Rojc

It’s a very different world than it was when the Democracy Alliance formed, way back in the Bush era. How has this progressive donor powerhouse, once the only game in town, changed over the years? And where is it headed?

May 17, 2022

Rob Stein's Liberal Legacy

May 17, 2022/ Micah Sifry, Guest Contributor

The founder of the Democracy Alliance, who died earlier this month, tried to rally progressive funders to copy the Right's infrastructure-building. But wealthy donors had other, less effective, ideas about where to put their money.

March 08, 2021

Gara LaMarche on Wealthy Donors, Philanthropy and Progressive Politics

March 08, 2021/ David Callahan

As Gara LaMarche prepares to leave his role heading the Democracy Alliance, a network of wealthy donors, he talks to IP editor David Callahan about his quarter-century in philanthropy, starting with his work with George Soros in the 1990s.

February 07, 2020

Perfectly Legal: Eight Ways Charitable Cash is Shaping the 2020 Election

February 07, 2020/ Philip Rojc

Philanthropic funders can do quite a bit to impact voting outcomes. And as the presidential election approaches, foundations and major donors on both sides are pumping many millions of dollars into a range of strategies to win power.

July 24, 2017

A Funding Effort to Build a Stronger, More Diverse Climate Movement

July 24, 2017/ Tate Williams

After years of lagging support for movement building on climate change, new funding is starting to flow. We talk to Roger Kim about what the Democracy Alliance is doing on this front.