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January 6 Shows Why Corporate Political Spending Is Bad for Democracy
Corporations have no interest in a functioning democracy; they will support any system that protects their bottom line.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill to Make Former Lawmakers Close Campaign Accounts
Current laws allow lawmakers-turned-lobbyists to use funds from defunct campaigns to influence politicians.
Lauren Boebert Admits She “Under-Reported” Campaign Payments to the FEC
The gun-toting Colorado Republican's 2020 campaign reports spending $2.6 million — which went to just 32 people.
A Georgia Law Allows Certain Candidates to Collect Unlimited Campaign Cash
Senate Bill 221 allows candidates to create “leadership committees” that have no caps on individual contributions.
Boebert Failed to Disclose Husband’s Nearly Half-Million Energy Company Salary
The lawmaker has also spent her first months in office pushing pro-fossil fuel bills and statements.
Republicans Are Reaping Millions in Donations With the “Pre-Checked Box”
Trump's campaign scammed donors with automatic recurring payments -- and now dozens of other Republicans are doing it.
Corporations That Paid Zero Federal Income Tax Spent $400 Million in Lobbying
A report finds 55 corporations also spent $42 million in campaign contributions over the last three election cycles.
FBI Probes Allegation That DeJoy Used Illegal Scheme to Rise as GOP Megadonor
Former employees have alleged that DeJoy pressured them to donate to GOP candidates with the promise of reimbursement.
GOP Bill Would Turn Trump Admin Guidance on “Dark Money” IRS Filings Into Law
The Don’t Weaponize the IRS Act would prevent the IRS from mandating 501(c)(4) nonprofits to identify their top donors.
Finance Execs Are Pouring Millions Into Super PAC Supporting Yang’s Mayoral Run
A super PAC supporting Andrew Yang's run for NYC mayor has taken cash from execs who have given millions to GOP groups.