State political battle over Connecticut election watchdogs leaves them searching for new funding
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.
Foreign US Election Spending is National Security Disaster
Citizens United has brought an onslaught of foreign US election spending that cannot be traced
Questions of Transparency For Illinois Redistricting Lobbying
Analysis finds that reporting by donors on Illinois redistricting lobbying donations is lacking
DNC Convention Donors Being Kept Secret
Convention donors forking over big bucks for political influence but transparency is lacking
Exposing Massive Jersey City Healthcare SuperPAC Spending
A nonpartisan ethics watchdog is behind revelation of healthcare SuperPAC influence in local election race
Doing Campaign Finance Disclosure the Right Way
A basic fundraising metrics system designed for practical campaign finance disclosure outlined
Koch Brothers Political Groups Hit With Massive Fines
Koch Brothers political groups fined after illegally hiding their spending on donations to politicians
A Story of Jersey City Pay-to-Play Politics
Pay-to-play system inside New Jersey capital city is focus of secret donations to politicians
Behind the Decline in California Dark Money Donations
A troubling influx of California dark money into state elections has subsided for the most part
Poor Governance is Real Cause of Global Instability
Creeping global instability is a sign the world needs to refocus on democracy and governance