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Dark Money
How Dark Money Helped Republicans Hold the House and Hurt Voters
The GOP control of the House came despite more votes for Democrats. Republicans used dark money to control redistricting in many states, aided by other supposedly nonpartisan groups.
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New Report Shows Tectonic Shifts in Campaign Spending
Outside groups spent more money in the 2012 election cycle than the past four cycles combined.
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How Much Did a Billionaire Casino Magnate Really Spend on Campaign 2012?
We don't really know, and it's likely we never will.
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The Shadowy Dark Money Groups Behind California’s Proposition 32
Proposition 32 in California threatens to further destroy the integrity of American politics by allowing corporations to steak elections one donation at a time.
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why I Care About Citizens United
Interview with The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel on the Citizens United court case, her father, and why independent media can help build democracy.
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The Dirty Dozen: The Top 12 Election Issues Nobody Is Talking About
After two debates, many American voters are still feeling disappointed in the lack of attention to key issues that will shape the future of this country. Here are 12 …
Money is Speech: A Musical History of Campaign Finance
Here's ProPublica's latest new video on the storied history of money in politics.
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Romney and “Investments” by the 1%?
With support from his deep-pocketed outside donors and organizations, Romney could be the first candidate in modern history to outraise and outspend the incumbent president.
How Americans for Prosperity Will Keep Hiding Donors in Shifting Election Landscape, but Retain Tax-Exempt Status
Despite a recent court decision that should bring transparency to campaign spending, the non-profit run by David Koch continues to hide its donors as it drops $27 million on …