Midterm elections could see over billion dollars in unregulated donations to political campaigns
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.
Transparency Group Builds State by State Digital Archives
Revolutionary War records, slave records, Civil War pensioners, Indian census counts and other government data are reserved in state digital archives
Catholic Nuns on Quest Against Dark Money in Politics
Activists with “We the People. We the Voters” Organization supporting Catholic Nuns on Quest
Techie ex-Soldier Running for Congress as Utah Independent
Seeking seat in Congress as Utah independent candidate requires uphill battle against incumbents
SEC Campaign Finance Proposal Sees Massive Public Response
After proposal seeks public comments, unprecedented number call for fix to SEC campaign finance system
Is Lawsuit the End for Election Donor Transparency?
Lawsuit seeks to end demands by state and federal governments for election donor transparency
New York State Government Transparency Fail
Governor ordered immediate deletion of emails in New York State Government transparency controversy
Karl Rove Political Donations Reveal Transparency Gaps
FEC Commissioner and transparency activists warn over Karl Rove political donations
Single-Candidate SuperPACs Facilitating Political Bribery
Secretive single-candidate superPACs supported frequently by a rich family member or benefactor
Court Rules NJ Governor Transparency is Not Required
Chris Christie has proven that rules on NJ Governor transparency have been extremely weakened