The Lobbyists Who Make Filing Your Taxes a Nightmare
Some of Intuit's lobbyists at a top D.C. firm recently held a swanky fundraiser for Senate Democrats.
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Grassroots Groups Call on Boeing to Cut off Donations to Election Objectors
After a three-month pause in its political giving last year, Boeing has quietly become one of the top business PAC donors to the Republican members of Congress who voted to overturn the election results.
Lobbyist-Led Dark Money Group Buys Pro-Schrader Ads in Tightly Contested Oregon Primary
Better Jobs Together, which previously ran ads for Henry Cuellar and Kyrsten Sinema, is on the air for Kurt Schrader in his primary contest against a progressive challenger.
Good Gov Groups Slam New York’s New Ethics Commission Plan
Politicians will still have too much control over the ethics commissioners, the groups say, as part of a state budget deal negotiated behind closed doors.
New App Helps You Opt Out of Corporate Media
The OptOut news aggregation app, launched last month, aims to level-up the distribution of independent journalism.
Gayle Manchin Awards Grant Benefiting Her Husband’s Political Helpers
Among the recipients is a business park directed by Joe Manchin's campaign treasurer.
The Other Manchin’s Conflicts Of Interest
Joe Manchin’s wife Gayle helps lead a commission that recently awarded $1.5 million to a nonprofit tied to her business partner.
Pharma Lobbyist-Run Group Places $300k Ad Buy for Kurt Schrader
The dark-money group Center Forward, which is buying the ads, has received millions from the pharmaceutical industry in recent years.
Publishing Giants Are Fighting Libraries on E-Books
The Association of American Publishers filed suit to block a new Maryland law that aims to increase public libraries' access to e-books, with support from a powerful copyright lobbying group.
Oakland Community Groups Launch Campaign to Fight Big Money in Elections
The Fair Elections Oakland coalition has launched an effort to pass a public campaign financing program—called "Democracy Dollars"—like the vouchers used in Seattle elections since 2017.