I heard the judge tell the court for the D. A. to turn over the unaltered videos to him to look over and asked Ken Perry about that. He replied that the D.A. is even fighting doing that.
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.
Jeb Bush SuperPAC Fundraising Cause for Concern
Campaign finance watchdog groups raise concerns over legality of Jeb Bush SuperPAC fundraising work
Election Commercials Are Big Bucks For Media Empires
Post-Citizens United era has proved to be boon to media companies with endless election commercials
New Yorkers Sceptical of State Ethics Legislation
Series of high profile corruption cases of state lawmakers has left most New Yorkers sceptical
You Don’t Have to Be American to Purchase US Elections
Foreign pornography giant proves you can purchase US elections without needing local citizenship
Assessing Prospects for NY State Transparency Progress
New Assembly Speaker forced to target NY state transparency shortfalls following public scandals
Nonprofit Maps Spike in 2014 Financial Sector Lobbying
$1.4 billion spent to influence American politicians during 2014 financial sector lobbying increase
Broad Alaskan Transparency Law Still Lacking Teeth
Alaskan transparency legislation among most extensive in the nation, but its mostly unenforceable
White House Releases New Open Government Guidelines
Video shows White House workshop offering agencies assistance on meeting open government guidelines
How Campaign Finance Secrets Are Unravelled
Non-profit organization working to unveil campaign finance secrets buried under avalanche of data