Conservative Karl Rove PAC Crossroads has come under fire over transparency in donations
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.
$300,000 Fine for Breaking California Donations Law
Breaking California donations laws on dark money can lead to massive fines as deterrent
IRS Battle Over Campaign Donations and Transparency
Major political conflict follows IRS scandal related to campaign donations and transparency
NY Transparency Activist Reimbursed by Town After Win
NY transparency activist reimbursed after suing for more information from his local government
VIDEO: Tracking Political Spending by Koch Brothers
Political spending by Koch Brothers, billionaire industrialists who influence elections nationwide
Revelations Expose Recent Role of Money in Elections
Recent revelations have exposed extended recent role of money in elections to decide leadership
Where do Philly’s Ward Leaders Come From?
Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”
Obama Should Pardon Whistleblower Edward Snowden
To pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden would help the US develop its spying laws and Obama can make it happen
Virginia Bill Seeks State and Local Political Donor Website
Setting up local political donor website statewide would be landmark for Virginia transparency
Kejriwal’s Transparency Comes From the Gut
India’s corruption fighting transparency advocate and Chief Minister of Delhi Kejriwal’s transparency is unusually open already with steady release of information about his stomach bug