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Citizens United
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Where Are the Gay Judges?
Bias against LGBTQ people in the courts is a real problem because most judges are straight.
Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.
Did Trump Use His Foundation to Reward or Punish Attorney Generals?
When controversy over Trump University popped up, Trump thought a few donations could smooth things over.
Why the Government’s Top Campaign Finance Watchdogs Have No Teeth
“The penalties are always so much lower than what is really required to cause scofflaws to think it's more than just the cost of doing business...”
Sanders, the “Progressive” Plutocrat, and the Supreme Court Vacancy
Progressives should demand that Sanders call on President Obama to make a recess appointment of a progressive justice.
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Corporate Suppression of Direct Democracy Fuels Fight for Community Rights
The corporate state is dismantling our democracy. We must ensure that every community, not just every vote, counts.
Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?
The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
In Major Shake-Up, Trump Hires Breitbart Exec and Citizens United Propagandist Bannon to Lead Campaign
Stephen K. Bannon is best known as the writer/director of such films as “Torchbearer,” which features scenes of horrific violence.
Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes US Elections
Oversights of two generations of social scientists have weakened democracy.
First Evidence Surfaces of Foreign Money Pouring Into US Elections After “Citizens United”
Direct evidence has emerged for the first time showing a foreign company has donated money to a federal campaign.