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Democrats Unite Behind Election Reform Act to Counter GOP’s Voter Suppression
Republicans oppose the bill that many political journalists and experts say will help restore democracy in the U.S.
New Legislation Would Expose the Financiers of the Capitol Siege
The Capitol breach should lead to greater accountability for political leaders -- and their wealthy financial backers.
Billionaire Family Bankrolled Election Lies, Far Right and the Capitol Siege
The Mercers' investments in far right candidates have bought them a disproportionate level of influence in the GOP.
Is Corporate Money Threatening the Progressive Agenda in Congress?
Aides say that pauses on corporate PAC donations means lawmakers won’t oppose progressives as fiercely, WSJ reports.
Companies Pause Their PAC Donations Even as They Fight Democracy Reforms
PAC contributions are just a slice of the total amount businesses spend to support their preferred candidates.
Republican AGs Cannot Shake Ties to Violent Trump Coup Attempt
The Republican Attorneys General Association was a member of the coalition that organized the January 6 protest.
Ban on Digital Ads Lifts for Georgia Runoffs, Opening “Dark Money” Floodgates
In the first three days since Google’s ban ended, one Republican-aligned group spent at least $22,500 on digital ads.
Republican Senate Groups Have Five Times More Cash for Georgia Runoffs
Among outside groups and party committees, Republicans have the upper hand.
Biden’s Victory Was Hardly a Win for “Democracy.” It Was Another Win for the 1%.
Biden’s campaign became the first ever to raise over $1 billion in donations, much of it from super PACs and dark money.
Super PACS Run by Former McConnell Aides Are Pouring Money Into Georgia Runoffs
The combined spending of groups linked to the Senate Majority Leader totals about 45 percent of all outside spending.