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Secret Donors Poured $65 Million Into Super PACs in 2019 Alone
Dark money is likely to play a key role in influencing the 2020 election.
Charles Koch’s Political Operation Gears Up to Attack 2020 Democrats
Americans for Prosperity spends tens of millions each election cycle largely attacking Democrats on the issues.
UMich’s Investments Are Financing a Billionaire Who Bankrolls the Far Right
UMich's endowment finances Tim Dunn, who uses his fossil fuel fortune to fund efforts against abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Developer of Faulty Iowa Caucus App Was Entrenched in Democratic Establishment
The Democratic Party in Nevada has abandoned plans to use the app during its upcoming caucuses.
Trump Gives Super PAC Donors the Inside Scoop on Policy Plans
This was not the first time big-dollar donors gained special access to the Trump administration.
Hedge Fund Billionaires and Former GOP Megadonors Power New Democratic Super PAC
The group's top donor has a history of backing Republicans.
As “Citizens United” Turns 10, We Need to Fight to Get Money Out of Politics
In the decade since this awful Supreme Court ruling, just 11 wealthy people have made 20 percent of super PAC donations.
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower: Facebook Allows Racist, Sexist Political Ads
Cambridge Analytica harvested some 87 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Senate GOP Must Stop Confirming Judicial Nominees of an Impeached President
The signs suggest Republicans intend to double down on stacking the judiciary with Trump judges.
19 Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2019
The year in campaign finance had highs and lows (mostly lows).