A New York Times analysis reveals how the left outdid the right at raising and spending millions from undisclosed donors to defeat Trump.
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
The Democratic Party’s Oligarch Wannabes
I can’t tolerate Senator Manchin or Sinema being welcomed by the Democratic Party next term or ever again. They are Republicans in sheep clothing.
Justice Breyer’s Biggest Impact On Election Law
With Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, it seems appropriate to offer some words about his legacy, Rick Hasen.
The Link Between Suppressing Votes, Cutting Rich People’s Taxes
Battling at the state level — on a tidal wave of proposed new voter-suppression laws — could well determine the course of [US] democracy.
Dark Money Fuels Michigan School Privatization Campaign
Michigan is facing two initiatives that advance the privatization of public education. It’s an attack on public schools and on democracy.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Campaign Finance Law
Three Supreme Court justices issued statements on Wednesday in response to an NPR story about relations between them.
Biden Taps New Election Money Regulator
Axios has learned that President Biden intends to appoint election law attorney Dara Lindenbaum to the FEC.
Google Lobbying Jumps As Lawmakers Eye Big Tech
Google reported 27% higher U.S. lobbying expenditures for 2021 compared to 2020, spending up to $9.6 million for the year.
Supreme Court Takes Up A Case That Could Legalize Bribery
FEC v. Ted Cruz for Senate, a case that the Supreme Court will hear next Wednesday, reads more like a paranoid leftist fantasy.
Campaign Finance Vouchers Help Level The Playing Field
Seattle’s novel way to level the playing field for candidates and voters called democracy vouchers could work in cities like Atlanta.