Election Transparency: Hawaii tweaks laws on public funding and super PACs
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.
Campaign Receives Record Obama Election Violation Fine
Victorious campaign given record Obama election violation fines for mishandling of donations and poor reporting: Obama has not accomplished any election reforms during his tenure
Calls for China Transparency Fall on Deaf Ears
Dictatorship’s ceremonial power transfer ignite citizen’s calls for China transparency in politics
Bing Launches New Election Update Website
Election Update Website: Bing has launched a new election experience at bing.com
Foreign Money Being Funneled Into US Elections
Foreign-connected PACs see dark money funneled Into US Elections, campaign watchdogs say
SuperPacs Are Taking Advantage of Lax Campaign Finance Laws
Lax campaign finance law and the messages they are financing may have a striking long-term effect
Debate Moderators Fight Partisans and Secret Contracts
Video Discusses Rarely Explored Roles of Public Debate Moderators Fight With Major News Networks
Organization Campaigns to Bring Congress Transparency
Creating Openness in Government Requires People to Bring Congress Transparency for Good Governance
Democracy Groups Demand Debate Rules be Made Public
Presidential Debates More Secretive Than Ever With No Third Party Participation and We Must Have Debate Rules be Made Public
New App Allows Citizens to Monitor Election Spending
Coming Election Drawing New Application of Technology in Response to Abuses That Can Monitor Election Spending