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Jayapal Unveils Bill to End “Citizens United,” Slamming “Shadow President” Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Pramila Jayapal said.
Big Oil Spent $445 Million to Influence 2024 Elections
In April, President Donald Trump had requested that Big Oil spend $1 billion to help him win the 2024 election.
Group Pushing Crypto Plan Is Tied to Project 2025, Fossil Fuel Operatives
The group’s plan to stockpile cryptocurrency would accelerate climate destruction — and taxpayers would foot the bill.
“Citizens United” Allowed 44% of Trump’s Election to Be Funded by 10 Megadonors
The ruling affords billionaires unprecedented political power as the rest of us pay the price, says an expert.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Trump’s First Executive Orders Mirror Project 2025’s Aims
Some roll back previous executive orders issued by Biden. Others reinstate executive orders from Trump’s first term.
US Politics Didn’t Shift as Rightward in 2024 Elections as You May Think
Progressive wins at the local and state levels complicate the notion of a sweeping rightward political turn in the US.
Elon Musk’s Threat to Primary Democrats Spurs New Urgency to Ban Super PACs
Musk's role in almost forcing a government shutdown this week has revived calls for campaign finance reform.
Right-Wing Org Maps 2025 Legislative Agenda Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
State politicians, corporate lobbyists and right-wing operatives are gathering to discuss and vote on model policies.
The GOP Already Has a Roadmap to Shut Down Environmental Groups
A House Energy and Commerce Committee report previews how the “nonprofit killer” bill could be wielded for this end.
Right-Wing Activists Are Pushing States to Use Their Voter Roll Purging Software
The software programs empower self-appointed activist “election investigators” to attempt to knock voters off the rolls.