The TV Lobby Does Not Want You to See the Sun
The broadcasters lobby’s reasoning is simple: If it’s dark out after work, you’re more likely to plop your ass on the couch and spend your evening consuming their programs.
Donald Shaw
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Mysterious Dark Money Group That Backed ‘Big Oil’s Favorite Democrat’ Was Funded by Big Oil
American Workers for Progress, which spent big for Cuellar, was funded by an oil and gas industry lobbying group.
Richard Neal Got a Surprise Billing Deal for His Private Equity Donors
You’ll pay through higher insurance premiums.
FEC Quorum Restored. Next Stop, Gridlock!
Good-government groups are calling on Congress to reform the dysfunctional agency.
Tillis Pushes Prison Time for Online Streamers
Felony streaming legislation from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) will be attached to an upcoming "must-pass" omnibus government funding bill.
Voting Reform and Transparency Measure Passed by Alaska Voters Faces Legal Challenge
A secessionist political party and others argue that the open primary system violates their constitutional rights.
Pollster Who Says Voters Want a GOP Senate Is Profiting From the Re-Election of Perdue and Loeffler
News outlets covering Mark Penn's finding that voters want at least one of Loeffler or Perdue to be re-elected failed to mention that his digital firm is being paid millions to produce pro-Loeffler and pro-Perdue campaign materials.
Biden’s Inauguration Will Be Mostly Virtual, but He’s Still Raising Millions for It From Corporations and Wealthy Donors
The Presidential Inaugural Committee will allow individual donations up to $500,000 and corporate donations up to $1 million. For what?
Lawyer Celebrated as Democracy ‘Hero’ Gutted Campaign Finance Laws
From paving the way for super PACs to helping tech companies dodge disclosure rules, Democratic superlawyer Marc Elias has for years worked to empower Big Money political donors.
Wall Street Ally Next In Line to Lead Committee Overseeing Derivatives
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) has been a reliable cosponsor for Republican bills to deregulate derivatives markets.