Would the transparency of NASCAR logos for political donors on politicians be appropriate?
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.
Congress Set to Weaken Transparency Laws Once Again
Much heralded budget deal includes two provisions that will again weaken transparency laws
Is Marco Rubio Using Dark Money to Fund Campaign?
Even in money fueled race, Marco Rubio’s reliance on dark money donations is unusually high
A Proposal For Political Donor Patches Like NASCAR
California transparency proposal would make state representatives wear political donor patches
The Long Tradition of Congresspeople Missing Votes
When it comes to Congresspeople missing votes, the creativity of excuses has always led the day
Multiple Election Donor Transparency Referenda on Tap
Maine and Seattle see important donor transparency votes that could redefine campaign finance laws
Floodgates to Open For Wisconsin Dark Money Donations
Campaign finance controls to be ended by bill allowing Wisconsin dark money to hide from public
The Hidden Costs and Message of the Cloud
We have led ourselves to believe that the cloud is benign when in fact the truth is that the increasing use of cloud energy has a hidden cost to our society, in dollars and cents, in environmental capital, and in freedom.
Legacy of Bush v. Gore Haunts Sandra Day O’Conner
Casting the deciding vote in the Supreme Court’s 2000 decision marks Sandra Day O’Conner’s career
New Tool to Research Federal Election Spending
The Federal Election Commission has released new online tool to research federal election spending