Super PACs have spent at least $21.6 million in 78 congressional races before disclosing who donated that money — $15.7 million of it during primaries.
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.
Open Data Project to Monitor Political Campaign Facebook Spending
Starting today you can download a version of ProPublica’s Political Ad Collector Firefox browser and help monitor political campaign Facebook spending.
4 US Democracy Questions to Ask When Comparing Midterm Candidates
A listing of the important questions you should be asking candidates as we get closer to the midterms. You can also adjust your tactics accordingly.
New Proposal to Strengthen Government Ethics and Transparency
Proposals include requiring presidential candidates to disclose tax returns and creating a stronger enforcement mechanism for ethical breaches.
Sundance Award-Winning Dark Money Documentary Airs Tonight
A political thriller examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections.
FEC Still Refusing to Enforce Laws Banning Foreign Election Spending
CommonCause urged that the FEC to release report requested by Congress regarding the Commission’s role and efforts to keep foreign money out of US elections
Are Private Voting Tech Companies the Gatekeepers Of Democracy?
Private companies producing various election-related products play a major role in the election process of America but are largely unknown.
Dark Money Groups to Spend Millions in State Supreme Court Races
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law will track, analyze, and publish data on television spending in these campaigns, leading up to the November 6 elections.
Senators To File Campaign Finance Reports Electronically
The bill targets the promotion of more financial accountability from elected officials, specifically, Senators. Far from perfect, it should have an impact.
Why Countries Need A Holistic Approach To Prevent Corruption
IDEA encourages governments, address the issue of money in politics holistically and design preventive measures in a horizontal manner with all stakeholders