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The Rise of Shadow Parties
Republicans and Democrats have found a new way to set up super PACs and rake in dark money.
New Database Reveals Extent of Drug Makers’ Patronage of Lawmakers
A new database tracks campaign donations from drug makers over the past 10 years.
How Billionaires Bought Kavanaugh’s Seat on the Supreme Court
Justice Kavanaugh is a major win for the right-wing project to restore corporate power through the courts.
Moving Toward Plutocracy: Bill Moyers Talks to Ben Fountain About the Trump Age
Ben Fountain’s “Beautiful Country Burn Again” is a bold, brave book about the state of politics in the era of Trump.
Was Susan Collins’s “Yes” Vote the GOP’s Final Surrender to Trump?
Idolized by both sides, Maine’s “moderate” Republican reveals herself to be just a partisan flunky after all.
Ad Wars Escalate Ahead of 2018 Midterm Elections
Democrats vying for congressional seats have aired more ads than Republican candidates.
How Generations of US Presidents Have Paved the Way for Trump’s Wrongdoing
Trump's presidency has openly stoked anger, apathy and ignorance.
Supreme Court Decision on Dark Money Will Tell Us Who Is Funding Our Elections
Any group or individual must now disclose the identities of all contributors who gave more than $200 in a year.
Nonprofit Run by Trump Strategists Promotes Right-Wing Ideals With Secret Money
The activity of the group raises serious corruption and ethics concerns.
Maine Clean Election Candidates to Receive Long-Awaited Funds
After months of gridlock and uncertainty, publicly financed candidates will receive promised funds.