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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.
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
MIT Students Design App For Election Information
App For Election Information is Targeted at Young Voters Whose Participation Levels Are a Big Question As presidential campaigns use technology to promote their candidates, influence opinion and win votes, technology is also being harnessed
Watchdog Sounds Warning Over Secret Presidential Debate Contract
Obama Romney Debate to be More Controlled and Dull Than Usual Thanks to Secret Presidential Debate Contract
IRS Hints at Halting Secret Campaign Money Flow
IRS Has an Opportunity to Reduce Some Damage of Citizens United