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Florida Town Proposes a Ban on Super PACs — What Could Happen?
Not only would the ordinance get big money out of St. Petersburg elections, but it could lead to a legal clash ending super PACs.
Special Interests Look to Influence Political Conventions — Discreetly
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's controversies are prompting stage fright for some influence peddlers.
How the GOP Is Using Dark Money and the “Opioid Epidemic” to Save Its Senate Majority
Should Republicans be playing politics with the nation's painkiller problems?
How the Corporate Food Industry Destroys Democracy
Our democracy doesn't work because our lawmakers are bought and paid for by special interests like Monsanto.
Dark Money: How You Can See More of It, Thanks to the FCC
Radio and cable stations must upload political ad data to public online database.
How NRA Dark Money Impedes Gun Control Reform
It really shouldn't come as any surprise that our lawmakers won't pass popular gun control legislation.
Empire of Lies: How the US Continues to Deceive the World About Puerto Rico
Members of Congress are trying to lower Puerto Rico's minimum wage — and say they're “stabilizing” the island's economy.
Recipients of Koch Machine Largess in 2016, So Far
Disclosed spending is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Koch machine's activities to help win the elections they target.
Kochs’ “Grassroots Leadership Academy” Is Training an Astroturf Army
The Koch brothers have already spent at least $400 million of $889 million committed to the 2016 election cycle; where is that money being spent?
Dark Money Attacking Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Nearly five years since it officially opened, a new dark money group is taking aim at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.