Propublica is using data to track the things Congress talks a disproportionate amount about every week
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.
New York State Moves to Regulate Political Spending Online
Democracy Protection Act updates campaign finance laws to bring internet political ads under existing transparency rules
How the Federal Election Commission Got So Bitterly Divided
The Federal Election Commission’s view of its enforcement role has grown sharply divided along ideological lines
Franking: Elected Officials Selling Themselves With Your Tax Dollars
Franking funds go to legislative updates, newsletters and notices about public events featuring the officeholder
Sierra Leone trialing test of blockchain vote counting technology
Sierra Leone has become one of the first countries to trial the use of blockchain technology during elections
A Look at ProPublica’s Updated Illinois Money Politics Widget
“The Money Game” is ProPublica’s widget to chart contributions to candidates in the Illinois governor’s race
Citizens United Dealt Major Setback In New York Courtroom
Citizens United handed a defeat in New York where they tried to prevent charities from having to disclose donors
Text-deleting app leads to Missouri transparency controversy
Amid investigation, state government alters records policy, forbidding use of the text message-deleting app Confide
Senators refusing to file campaign contributions electronically
U.S. senators continue to waste taxpayer dollars by refusing to switch to electronically filing campaign contributions
Both Parties Not Disclosing Political Facebook Ad Spending
ProPublica: Political ads are running on Facebook without adequate disclaimer language, likely violating FEC rules