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The Road to the White House Begins in Iowa, but Is It Already Sold to Wealthy Donors?
Spending by dark money groups is estimated to reach up to half a billion dollars.
Let’s Ask Obama to Give This Speech Next
It's time for the president to make federal contractors disclose their political spending.
Opponents of GMO Labeling Could Face Tough Penalties in Dark Money Case
Washington State has accused a trade organization of illegally funneling millions of dollars to GMO labeling opponents.
Beyond the Sound Bites: Election 2016
Truthout's incisive, independent coverage of the 2016 election season.
Reclaiming Democracy From a Rogue Supreme Court
Author Derek Cressman discusses how a constitutional amendment may be our best chance to overturn the Citizens United ruling.
Congressional Handcuffs Should Not Block SEC From Dark Money Work
As we reach the sixth anniversary of Citizens United two things are clear: 1.) there's a dark money problem and 2.) the SEC isn't helping to fix it yet.
Groups Decrying “Dark Money” Use Shadowy Money Themselves
At least 21 politically active groups failed to fully disclose their own funders.
How the Kochs Tried (and Failed) to Discredit Reporter Jane Mayer After She Exposed Their Empire
Mayer reveals the Kochs hired a private firm to discredit her reporting.
Jane Mayer Reveals History of Koch Family and the Nazis
Mayer uncovers new information about how Fred Koch joined forces with a Nazi sympathizer to build a refinery approved by Adolf Hitler.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Emerging Trends Show “Citizens United” Ruling to Be Disastrous, and More
In the five years since the "Citizens United" decision was made, some alarming trends have emerged.