Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Facebook Loophole Makes Political Ads Look Like Regular Content
The federal government has strict disclosure requirements for political ads on the media but the internet remains the wild west for political content.
Indictment Highlights Weak Defense Against Foreign Money in Politics
Justice Department Michel and Low Taek Jho for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the 2012 election.
A New Tool Lets You Track Candidate Spending On Facebook
After foreign actors used Facebook to reach people during 2016 election and sow discord, the platform came under pressure to make some significant changes.
10 Far-Reaching Congressional Ethics Reforms Proposed
Proposal addresses 10 clear, strong solutions that would make Congress more responsive to the needs of all Americans, instead of wealthy special interests.
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.
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 .
Hawaii House Passes Presidential Candidate Income Tax Bill
On March 28, the Hawaii House passed SB 94 which requires general election presidential candidates to post their latest income tax return on a web page.
It is Time for Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
New bill that has been introduced in the Housem H.R 1053, would direct the SEC to issue regs to require public companies to disclose political expenditures.