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Rebranding Corruption Benefits Shady Politicians on Both Sides of the Aisle
No one is happier about the Supreme Court’s rebranding of corruption than sketchy politicians.
Hedge Fund Billionaires Were Democrats’ Main Bankrollers in 2018
In the 2018 midterms, Democrats benefited more than Republicans from election spending by outside groups.
What Have Top Trump Donors Been Up to Since 2016?
Trump's priorities in office have often aligned with the interests of his most coveted donors.
We Need to Reclaim State Courts From Big Money and Hateful Agendas
The same moneyed interests that hijacked our legislative representatives are corrupting our state courts.
Biden Pledged Not to Take Special Interest Money, But Not His PAC
Biden has quietly taken in more than $30,000 from corporate interests through his own political action committee.
Biden Spends $1.4 Million on Digital Ads in Less Than Two Weeks
Facebook, Google and Twitter’s political ad databases provide a glimpse into the growing role of digital advertising.
Obama Fundraisers-Turned-Ambassadors Are Back to Make It Rain for Biden
They were rewarded for their donations to Obama. Now they’re lining up to raise money for Biden.
Who Are Women Donors Putting Their Money Behind? Not Just the Democratic Women.
The five Democratic women in the 2020 presidential race raised more money from women donors than 11 Democratic men.
Mueller Report Exposes Campaign Finance Problems Far Beyond Russia
Campaign finance law has a major digital advertising and disclosure gap.
Trump Campaign Pulls in Unprecedented Fundraising in First Quarter
Supported by small donors, Trump's campaign reported raising $30.3 million in presidential campaign funds.