12 senators co-sponsoring anti-Green New Deal resolution accepted nearly $1.1 million from oil, coal companies since entering Congress.
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.
Busted & Broke: Why The Federal Election Commission Doesn’t Work
While it is common knowledge that the FEC gridlocks frequently, it is less known that the agency is severely understaffed and underfunded.
How the IRS Gave Up Fighting Political Dark Money Groups
Six years after it was excoriated for allegedly targeting conservative organizations, More dark money has been gushing into the political system.
Stars From Susan Sarandon To Ben Affleck Donate To 2020 Dems
Stars from Ben Affleck and Susan Sarandon to Anna Wintour and Willie Nelson, celebrities lined up to donate to their favorite Dem presidential candidates.
Outside Groups Poured $15 Million Into 2018 Missouri Elections
New campaign finance records in Missouri found that organizations aim to influence 2018 Missouri elections spent atleast $15 million .
NY Small-Donor Matching Public Campaign Finance System In Reach
The purpose of the new law is to incentivize candidates to seek small donations rather than chase big checks from lobbyists and special interests.
States Slow To Spend Election Security Funds, Report Finds
States slow to spend funds to enhance election security as only 8.1% was put to use in the first six months it was available, report finds.
Voting Machine Firms Add Lobbyists Amid Election Hacker Concerns
Voting machine manufacturers are increasing their Capitol Hill presence as lawmakers demand they do more to protect U.S. elections against foreign hackers.
Green Party Rallying Around Proposal for Public Election Funding
The news media has failed to tell the public that HR 1, the Democratic Party-sponsored election bill that has already passed the US House.
2020 by the Numbers: Democrats Posting Big Campaign Stats
How can you measure the first quarter of the year? For Democratic presidential candidates, it’s 300-plus events, 24 states and hundreds of voter questions.