A newly released online data tool for detailing the role of police unions in local, statewide, and federal politics.
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.
Australia Dark Money Crisis Overwhelming Political System
Australia’s weak donation laws are allowing political parties to hide the origins of $1bn in income.
Officials Lack Transparency in Arizona Jail Voting Procedures
Campaign Legal Center wants to know how many people in Arizona jails are being denied their constitutional right to vote across the state.
SolarWinds Hack May be Big Setback to Judicial Transparency
The vulnerability in SolarWinds resulted in an “apparent compromise” of “highly sensitive non-public documents,” such as sealed filings.
How Dark Money Helped Joe Biden Win the Presidency
President Joe Biden benefited from a record-breaking amount of donations from anonymous donors backing him.
Biden and Democrats Outline Major Election Reform Push
The newly empowered Democrats are putting together the finishing touches on legislation to fix American elections.
How Outside Money Makes Governing More Difficult
More money to the political parties, rather than outside spending, produces more cohesion and less fragmentation within the party caucuses.
Denver Seeks to Build Innovative Campaign Finance System
MapLight is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to build a new campaign finance system to advance government transparency.
Iowa Caucus Meltdown Proved Transparency Is Essential, Election-Watchers Say
As the Democratic primary season rolls on, one big lesson is sinking in from the party’s caucus-night meltdown in Iowa: Secrecy isn’t a strategy, opinion.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.