- Fair and Just Courts
- Money in Politics
- Voting Rights
Marge Baker is Executive Vice President at People For the American Way, where she oversees the organization’s government affairs and advocacy portfolio. She serves as spokesperson and chief strategist for People For’s ongoing work to confirm fair-minded judges to the federal judiciary and has led the organization’s voting rights advocacy campaigns, including the ongoing fight to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, as well as our efforts to reduce the undue influence of money in politics through a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.
In her work at People For she brings a deep understanding of the issues, strong legislative know how, and the ability to build diverse progressive coalitions to win meaningful victories on key progressive issues. Baker’s expertise and insight is frequently drawn upon by TV, radio, and print outlets such as MSNBC, Fox News, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and Politico.
She has served for more than 45 years in various public service roles. Prior to her current position, she was the staff director for the late Senator Paul Wellstone on the Senate’s Employment, Safety and Training Subcommittee. She also clerked for the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, served as Chief Counsel to Senator Howard Metzenbaum on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and directed the Consumer Services Division of the New York Department of Public Service.
Baker is a graduate of Yale Law School.
Marge Baker's Areas of Expertise
In The News
Republicans Have Been Winning On Judges For Decades. Democrats Have Barely Talked About It.
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Blog Post | June 9, 2017
The Judiciary Committee Should Reject Damien Schiff’s Nomination
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Blog Post | April 25, 2017
Deep Concerns Regarding Thapar Nomination for 6th Circuit
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Blog Post | January 25, 2017
Why We Can’t Trust Jeff Sessions To Be The “People’s Lawyer”
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Blog Post | November 18, 2016
We Can’t Win a Fight We’re Not In
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Blog Post | January 22, 2016
Republican Presidential Candidates: End Your Campaigns of Hate
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Blog Post | October 14, 2015
Despite Lack of Questions, Money in Politics a Constant Theme of Democratic Debate
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Blog Post | March 25, 2015
Shining a Light on Corporate ‘Dark Money’
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Blog Post | August 27, 2014
Secret McConnell Recording Shows Need for Money in Politics Reform
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Blog Post | December 20, 2013
Suddenly Senate Republicans Are Worried About ‘Deliberation.’ Give Me a Break.
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Blog Post | January 24, 2013
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