Money’s dangerous influence on politics spreads to New York post-Citizen United corruption
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NJ Politician’s Personal Spending Reflects New Era
Political life is overcome by corruption and NJ Politician’s personal spending shows that election law is central issue
Super PAC Sues for Limiting NJ Campaign Contributions
In classic post-Citizens United case, Super PAC sues to stop limiting NJ campaign contributions
New Jersey Has Nation’s Worst Campaign Finance Laws
Corruption and politics in New Jersey is deeply ingrained in nation’s worst campaign finance laws
Diverse Group of Candidates for NJ Elections
Candidates for NJ elections from across the political spectrum in race for seats in state and local government
Ohio Charges Democratic Activist With Voter Fraud
Voter fraud is minor issue that has been used to weaken elections laws nationwide as Ohio charges democratic activist
Libertarian Group Releases Freedom Index of States
Libertarian freedom index of states looks at democracy, civil liberties but also economic freedoms
Heavyweights Line-up for New Jersey Governor Race
Chris Christie to fight line-up for New Jersey Governor race in economic powerhouse New Jersey
Citizens Pushing Back Against Wisconsin Voter ID
Groups against Wisconsin voter ID battle diversions and self serving rules inherent in this system
Push For Campaign Finance Reform Begins In NY
Organizing for Action backs Gov. Cuomo’s plan for public elections funding and long awaited push for campaign finance reform begins in New York State