Tea Party fights transparency and wants end to campaign transparency to protect identity of donor
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.
Surprisingly in House Renews Transparency Support
Openness gets slight boost after House renews transparency support speedily and renews penalties
Dark Money and Solar Industry in Arizona
Dark money and solar Industry opponents used by power companies is aimed at reducing expansion of solar in Arizona
California, the Koch Brothers and Dark Money
Big donor battle state of California for right to spend big on election candidates in Koch brothers and dark money fight
Sad Truth About Whistleblowers Exposing Government Crimes
Whistleblowers exposing government crime and wrongdoing are often punished in current system
Weak Laws Allow Big Donors to Buy Reno Politicians
VIDEO: Laws permit unlimited donations to buy Reno politicians without disclosing before elections
A NYC Political TurboTax Website For Transparency
Proposal seeks to create city-run transparent political TurboTax website for political donations
VIDEO: Idaho Campaign Donations Under Scrutiny
Idaho campaign donations elections has increased since Citizens United decision by Supreme Court
Ester Fuchs of Columbia in Latest From DC Kickstarter Film!
Professor Ester Fuchs of Columbia University speaks in latest video from our Kickstarter project
Out of State Money Floods New Jersey Elections
Out of state money floods New Jersey and is flowing into elections mostly from unknown sources