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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.
Lack of Transparency Causes Wisconsin Election Ad Controversy
GOP caught up in Wisconsin election ad battle regarding political spending by outside groups
Koch Brothers IRS Battle Snares Unknown Bureaucrat
Lois Lerner battles public scrutiny amid central role in Koch Brothers IRS controversy
IRS Surrenders Election Transparency Fight to Billionaires
Super-rich donors win long battle as IRS surrenders election transparency crusade
Reality TV Show About Longshot Election Candidate
Campaign contacting FCC for permission for reality TV show on longshot election candidate
A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC to End All SuperPACs
Fundraising has begun for campaign finance reform’s best weapon: A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC
Defending the Right to Videotape Public Meetings
I thought it was obvious that people have the right to videotape public meetings of elected officials. Just in case you were wondering, you have the right to videotape any public hearing or meeting of the City Commissioners (as long as you are unobtrusive and not disruptive).
No Donation Limits or Transparency Means Total Corruption
With no donation limits or transparency for election spending our corruption can end democracy
Outside Election Spending Smothers Views of Both Parties
All candidates in Newark election battle against outside election spending flooding into race
Story of How IRS Was Held in Contempt of Congress
House Republicans have held former IRS head Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for failing to testify in a house committee hearing on May 22nd 2013 after fierce Citizens United-related battle over money in politics.