Multiple far-reaching Texas Election Laws that have been effectively dropped by the Legislature
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.
How Transparency is Abused for Corruption
Groups seek trading in government intelligence find transparency is abused for corruption easily
Battle of the Government Transparency Titans
Government transparency titans clash as expert takes on chief critic of access to information
It’s Hard Implementing Transparency in Georgia
Transparency in Georgia concern as officials grapple with new transparency and voting laws
Alabama to Increase Government Transparency
Attorney General of Alabama moves to increase government transparency statewide
Dark Money Inflows Cause Panic in Montana
With huge dark money inflows to American elections, more residents worry about corruption
More Florida Transparency But More Money as Well
Governor Scott signs bill for more Florida transparency but guts limits on money at the same time
Obama Names Crucial FCC Nominee
FCC Nominee has enormous power over modern life and can even push election transparency
SEC Urged to Push Federal Election Transparency
SEC has power to require publicly traded companies to disclose federal election transparency
Texas Government Transparency Push Risks Failure
Despite proposals, few Texan transparency laws have had large impact