The Origins of “Zuck Bucks”: Getting Out the (Democratic) Vote
The New Organizing Institute (NOI) is the predecessor of the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), the organization behind “Zuck bucks.” From 2005 to 2015, NOI had one purpose:…
National Vote at Home Institute (NVHI)
The Origins of “Zuck Bucks”: New Organizing Institute
Much of Corridor Partners’ data originated with NOI’s voter registration research, which advised allies on how to “narrow the [turnout] gap” by targeting the “emerging majority”: African Americans, Latinos, Asian/Pacific…
The Origins of “Zuck Bucks”: Reaching the Emerging Majority
Reaching this “emerging majority” required a sophisticated and well-funded operation. In an August 2012 presentation, Joy Cushman calculated that trained activists could reach a target of 1,000 new voters by…
The Origins of “Zuck Bucks”: Center for Tech and Civic Life
Few details remain about the involvement of CTCL’s co-founders in NOI’s registration and electioneering work. Yet we know they were present for both operations. The question remains: Who devised “Zuck…
Celebrate American Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday
America’s charitable spirit is one-of-a-kind. Since colonial days, Americans have turned to charity—not government programs—to feed the hungry, nurse the sick, and lift up the poor, making our people the…
New IRS Complaint Alleges “Zuck Bucks” Groups’ Illegal Partisanship in 2020 Election
A newly filed complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alleges that three tax-exempt organizations—the Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL), Center for Election Innovation and Research (CEIR), and…
The Push for Permanent Vote by Mail: Amber McReynolds
Amber McReynolds is a progressive activist who sits at the center of efforts to remake the American election system. She’s often labeled a reform-minded “independent.” In interview after gushing interview…
The Push for Permanent Vote by Mail: Vote at Home in 2020
In 2018, Amber McReynolds left Denver to lead the National Vote at Home Institute and Coalition, a pair of tiny nonprofits in Washington, DC, formed the year prior to promote…
The Push for Permanent Vote by Mail: Your Opinion Is Disinformation
Since the 2020 election, Amber McReynolds has pivoted to dismissing any claims of election irregularities, fraud, or mischief as “disinformation.” Elsewhere, she’s claimed that “the 2020 election was the most…
The Push for Permanent Vote by Mail: A Better Strategy
Election administration must be transparent and free from private influence. That means keeping government agencies honest and above partisanship. The Left’s entire election strategy after the 2020 election hinges on…