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Citizens United
New “Dark Money” Group Devotes Millions to Ads Helping Establishment Democrats
The group joins a growing number of political nonprofits closely tied to establishment-backed super PACs.
The Supreme Court Nixes Corporate Contributions for the 2020 Campaign
The justices refused to consider a challenge to a longstanding ban on corporate donations to political campaigns.
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.
Health Care Corporations Flooded Political Campaigns With Cash in 2017
The nation’s largest health care corporations spent at least $61 million in 2017 to influence politics.
When Money Talks, Citizens’ Voices Get Drowned Out
Thanks to their wealth, a minuscule economic elite as well as big corporations now shape policies.
Democrats Drop Corporate and PAC Money Amid Pressure From Progressives
More than half of the Democrats newly elected to Congress have vowed not to accept corporate donations.
Ted Cruz’s FEC Suit Could Give Special Interests More Power in Federal Elections
The suit attempts to overturn rules limiting how much a candidate can raise to reimburse themselves for campaign loans.
Foreign-Owned Corporations Funnel Millions Into US Elections
Under current rules, the Federal Election Commission has no tools to stop any sort of influence from foreign nationals.
Congress Can Stop Foreign Secret Spending on US Elections Right Now
So far, Congress has failed to pass basic disclosure laws that would deter and ferret out illegal foreign spending.