Your Tax Dollars Are Propping Up the Gun Lobby
Some well-known gun makers hold rich contracts with the federal government as they lobby against firearms regulations.
Donald Shaw
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Supreme Court Strikes Candidate Loan Repayment Limits
The decision in a case brought by Sen. Ted Cruz means candidates with the means to loan their campaigns more than $250,000 can fully repay themselves with contributions raised after they are elected.
Pro-Israel Lobby Spends Big to Defeat Progressive Summer Lee
Nearly three out of four dollars backing Lee's Democratic primary opponent Steve Irwin came from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee or super PACs deeply tied to it.
The Republican War Against Fossil Fuel Divestment
State and congressional Republican lawmakers are trying a bold new tack to stall the fossil fuel boycott and divestment movement — all the while oil and gas companies flood their campaign coffers.
Fossil Fuel Allies in Congress Stand With Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar
Cuellar, who has the worst environmental voting record of any Democrat of Congress, faces a competitive primary challenge from Green New Deal-backer Jessica Cisneros.
Finance Billionaires Fund Conor Lamb Super PAC
Lamb has embraced the super PAC despite calling for Citizens United to be overturned.
Nonprofit Group Takes Aim at Foreign Money in Politics
The organization Free Speech for People is promoting legislation at the state, federal, and local levels that would prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from making political donations, potentially affecting every S&P 500 company.
Rearden Assisted With Key Evidence in Chevron Case Against Donziger
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says progressives misunderstand Biden nominee Jennifer Rearden's record representing companies including Chevron.
Omnibus Bill Contains Dark Money Riders
Congress put provisions in the 2,741-page omnibus funding bill that are designed to stop the government from improving transparency of money in politics.
A Climate Wake-Up Call for the Chemical Industry
Government investigators say lax regulations are increasing the risk of extreme weather-related chemical disasters.