South Dakota also passed broad legal provisions last week to protect info on politically active nonprofit bodies and their donors.
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.
Applauding a Bipartisan Bill To Fix The Federal Election Commission
A bipartisan legislation seeks to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC) and to ensure its effectiveness.
Activist Shareholders Pressing Companies To Disclose Political Activity
JP Morgan wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to help it keep political spending information from activist investors.
Election and Government Transparency Must Be a Top Reform Priority
The Center for Media and Democracy and 43 civil society and government reform groups have called on Biden to prioritize transparency.
Obscure Alaska court case could end super PACs
Super PACs are a dominant feature of American democracy. However, an obscure Alaska court case could end them, reshaping US democracy.
Biden Must Act to Ensure Government Transparency
Biden must restore the executive branch’s commitment to a government that is committed to transparency and accountability.
Ethics Collapse: Threats To Punish Companies That Stop Donations
Lawmakers revealing that they are considering punishing companies based on contributions is no different from extortion.
The Time to Crack Down on Dark Money Is Now
Democrats urged the new Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, to take adequate measures to address dark money in campaign finance.
The Self-Destructive Downside to Corporate Political Spending
Understanding the influence of corporate money in politics means looking beyond the obvious channels that have been studied.
Which Candidates Benefit Most from Small Donors?
A look at the evidence regarding whether small donors tend to fuel the ideological extremes of the parties.