Campaign Finance

Americans believe, correctly, that the system is rigged for the rich.

The Supreme Court's majority ruled that a government of, by, and for the wealthy isn't corrupt.

The McCutcheon decision will boost the political power of the one percent at the expense of the rest of us. But it also adds to the urgency of the …

The McCutcheon decision appears to acknowledge that big donations to independent Super PACs can be useful to candidates — and arguably, pose a risk of corruption.

Since the Supreme Court ruled to abolish overall limits on campaign contributions...

Amy Goodman speaks to Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont about Wednesday's landmark decision in McCutcheon v. FEC and his fight to remove big money from the electoral process.

Beginning in primary school, American students learn about the inclusive nature of democracy, which promises that regardless of sex, creed, or religion, any United States citizen can become President. …

Common Cause Maryland's Jennifer Bevan-Dangle says the 1 percent are the beneficiaries of the McCutcheon decision.

The Wall Street Journal opinion page has a new installment in its campaign against Wisconsin's “John Doe” campaign finance probe, this time in an effort to resuscitate the image …

Campaign finance watchdogs now estimate that a single wealthy donor could spread up to $3.6 million during a single election cycle.