Bruce Skarin

Scientist and former independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. Writes about systemic problems including legalized corruption, economics, the environment, and social rights, using data and models to build solutions.

Is Gary Johnson Democracy’s Safety Valve?

So the conventions are finally behind us now. Thanks be to God, humanity, or whatever deity you prefer. Both parties have finished making their cases for why their anointed candidate

By Bruce Skarin

/ August 2, 2016

Is Gary Johnson Democracy’s Safety Valve?

Nonpartisan Group Wants To Hear from You: How Do We Protect Citizen Equality?

From the inception of his campaign, Larry Lessig has run on the promise to deliver the most clear and unambiguous mandate possible from citizens of the U.S. to the

By Bruce Skarin

/ October 1, 2015

Lawrence Lessig's Campaign for Citizen Equality: A Rebellion for Independents

Between closed primaries, gerrymandering, and a campaign finance system run amuck, independents are the most unequal citizens in the U.S. In 2016, all of that could change. With Lawrence

By Bruce Skarin

/ September 7, 2015

Lawrence Lessig's Campaign for Citizen Equality: A Rebellion for Independents

Why Transparency in Congress is Giving Power to the Wrong People

When it comes to what is wrong with Congress, some blame a campaign finance system run amuck, others point to unsustainable spending, some call out the high incumbency rate, and

By Bruce Skarin

/ July 16, 2015

Why Transparency in Congress is Giving Power to the Wrong People

Independence and Rebellion in the Modern Age

Two hundred and thirty eight years ago, on July 2, John Adams led the Continental Congress to declare the independence of 13 American states. Two days later, representatives of the

By Bruce Skarin

/ July 2, 2014

Independence and Rebellion in the Modern Age

Independent Candidates Form Alliance to Permanently End Partisan Gridlock

Is there a way to end gridlock forever? What about gerrymandering, closed primaries, and high-barrier requirements for outsiders? Even then, what about the complete dependence candidates have on a tiny

By Bruce Skarin

/ June 10, 2014

Independent Candidates Form Alliance to Permanently End Partisan Gridlock

Bruce Skarin: Campaign Not About Me; It's About We the People

On May 20, I passed the 150-mile mark of my 1,000-mile walking tour of Massachusetts. In these first few weeks, I have had over a hundred conversations and personally

By Bruce Skarin

/ May 22, 2014

Bruce Skarin: Campaign Not About Me; It's About We the People

Mass. Independent Senate Candidate to Reach Out to All Voters

On May 4, Massachusetts independent candidate for U.S. Senate, Bruce Skarin, kicked off his campaign and 1,000-mile #Walk4Democracy with a talk titled, “Citizenship in a Republic.” The same

By Bruce Skarin

/ May 19, 2014

Mass. Independent Senate Candidate to Reach Out to All Voters

Citizen's Mayday Super PAC Raises over $200K in 24 Hours

Last month, in a bold attempt to fix out-of-control campaign financing, corruption activist Lawrence Lessig announced an experiment to raise enough money by 2016 to install a majority in Congress

By Bruce Skarin

/ May 2, 2014

Citizen's Mayday Super PAC Raises over $200K in 24 Hours

Will You Answer the Call to Restore Our Republic?

Each generation has its crisis. Past generations had to fight against colonial rule, slavery, and world tyranny. Others had to rally for women’s suffrage and equal civil rights. In

By Bruce Skarin

/ April 28, 2014

Will You Answer the Call to Restore Our Republic?

Lawrence Lessig to Launch Mayday Campaign to End Corruption in DC

In a new Ted Talk, Harvard professor turned corruption fighter, Lawrence Lessig, makes the case for calling a mayday for our country. Lessig begins with a sharp reminder that "

By Bruce Skarin

/ April 9, 2014

Lawrence Lessig to Launch Mayday Campaign to End Corruption in DC

Why Citizen-Funded, Independent Campaigns Are Important Now

For the past decade we have seen a steady erosion of representative democracy. The modern day arms race among powerful interests, which accelerated when poorly designed campaign finance reform was

By Bruce Skarin

/ March 25, 2014

Why Citizen-Funded, Independent Campaigns Are Important Now