Democrats’ Public Financing Proposal Could Give Small Donors More Influence
Public campaign financing programs in states and cities across the country have grown in use by candidates and have been strengthened by voters in recent years.
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House Progressives Ask Biden to Significantly Cut the Pentagon Budget
Over 50 members of Congress are calling on President Biden to "significantly" cut military spending in next year's budget and invest in pandemic recovery and priorities like health care.
Virginia Senate Blocks Ban on Personal Use of Campaign Funds
While lawmakers killed a bill to rein in their often-lavish personal spending of campaign money, the state approved a study this year of comprehensive reform measures.
Cuomo’s Hidden Billions in Corporate Welfare
Opaque state subsidies of more than $4.4 billion per year have helped Gov. Cuomo to consolidate his political power over the past decade.
Blumenthal’s Spouse Stows Away Cargo Company Stock
As he serves on the subcommittee overseeing ports of entry, Richard Blumenthal’s wife is investing in a cargo security company that says it is the only company that can satisfy the scanning requirements recommended by Congress.
Conservative Groups Launch Misinformation Campaign Against HR 1
Ads and social media graphics from two major conservative groups contain misleading and inaccurate information about the Democratic campaign finance reform bill.
Op-Ed: Donor-Advised Funds Must Stop Supporting Hate
Without stronger giving policies, national charities will continue to funnel money to hate groups.
House Dems Pass Sweeping Campaign Finance and Voting Reform Bill
The landmark democracy reform package moves on to a Senate hearing later this month.
The World’s Most Expensive Weapon Has Flopped
The F-35 program could soon be scaled back—and possibly phased out—after gobbling up hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars.
‘Red State Assault’ on Ballot Measures Threatens Direct Democracy
Lawmakers in 24 states have introduced restrictions on ballot initiatives after voters passed measures last year including legalizing marijuana and raising the minimum wage.