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Thoughts About President Obama, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Pete Seeger
Andrew Cuomo's place in history regarding fracking remains to be seen.
Corporations Are Bribing Bill Instead of Hillary
It'd be smart to not only track who Hillary accepts contributions from, but also Bill.
Groups Demand SEC Rule Requiring Political Disclosure
The SEC should require disclosure of corporate political spending, 57 organizations and investors said in a letter today.
Clinton’s Weak Campaign Finance “Pillar“
An analysis of the Clinton campaign in the context of modern campaign finance laws.
Walker’s Dark Money Allies Orchestrate Coup of the Courts
Two court cases this week will decide the future of Wisconsin campaign finance law.
An Exclusive Interview With US Senator Bernie Sanders
The senator spoke before an enthusiastic gathering.
Lawrence Lessig on Why Elizabeth Warren Needs to Run for President
Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig made the passionate case for “Run Warren Run.”
“It Was Worth Risking My Life, My Freedom”: Campaign Reform Activist on Flying Gyrocopter to Capitol
Doug Hughes flew a gyrocopter on the lawn of the US Capitol.
The Shadow of Thatcherism Over Estonian Politics
Estonia's general elections were held last month. The victory of the neoliberal Reform Party exacerbated a certain longlasting socio-political discrepancy of the country. While Estonia is perceived as a …
Interview: The Supreme Court Often Does Terrible Things by Ignoring the Constitution
Mark Karlin interviews author Ian Millhiser on the devastating impact the Supreme Court has had on democracy in the US.