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Dan McMillan, J.D., Ph.D.
Dan McMillan, a writer based in New York City, is the founder and executive director of Save Democracy in America.
Dan has a Ph.D. in German history from Columbia University and a law degree from Fordham. He has also worked as a book editor, a history professor, and a prosecuting attorney.
Dan left his job at the Brooklyn DA’s office to become a writer. In 2014, he published his first book, the acclaimed How Could This Happen: Explaining the Holocaust. It explains, in an engaging journalistic style, what scholars like Dan have discovered about why the Holocaust happened. Learn more at Dan’s website: www.drdanmcmillan.com.
In 2014, Dan also began writing a book about money in politics, but decided in 2020 that direct political action was more urgently needed, and established Save Democracy in America.
Dan was a dedicated rock climber in his youth. He has made three ascents of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, the highest rock wall in North America.
Fluent in French, German, and Spanish, Dan incorporates insights from foreign commentators in his analysis and offers a comparative perspective on American political conditions.
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(Opinion) Big money steals our voice in government - NH Business Review
Democracy Dollars could help voters directly support their chosen candidates
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Thumbs Down: Americans Sour On Political Donations
Is donating to a political campaign a good use of Americans' money? Voters don’t think so.
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Proportional Representation: A Threat to U.S. Political Stability?
Dan warns that proportional representation could lead to numerous parties, making the U.S. ungovernable. While ending gerrymandering and open primaries may reduce partisanship, the two-party system historically fosters compromise. The real issue lies in campaign financing, where parties avoid real solutions to appease donors, leading to divisive politics. -
Expert Tips for Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves in High-Stakes Debates
Dan advises, “Your audience wants a conversation. Be yourself, get to the point, and people will trust you.” Practice by speaking your topics aloud, visualizing the audience, and connecting with them. For Tim Walz, straightforwardly explaining policies can enhance authenticity. JD Vance should avoid mean-spirited comments to appeal to crucial voters.
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“First, most Americans don’t have enough spare cash to give to politicians,” said elections and campaign finance expert Dan McMillan, author of the upcoming book, “Get Money Out of Politics: The Time is Now.” Some 56% of Americans are unable to cover an unexpected $1,000 bill with savings, according to a telephone survey of more than 1,000 adults conducted in early January by Bankrate.
"Secondly, the American people are savvier than politicians think." - TheStreet
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“Many of us see that candidates need to raise so much money from big-dollar donors that our small donations buy us no influence over what these candidates do if they get into office,” McMillan told TheStreet.
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As Dan McMillan, founder and executive director of Save Democracy in America told InvestorPlace, “Political risk experts increasingly warn investors about America’s unstable politics, and partisan polarization has dramatically escalated.”
