Seattle's Public Financing System Doubled Donor Participation in Second Run
The city's innovative "democracy voucher" program, adopted to diversify campaign donors and candidates, made continued strides in representativeness of Seattle residents.
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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.
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.
Koch-Funded Group Seeks to Overturn Voter-Approved Tax on Arizona’s Wealthiest 1%
The right-wing Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit to overturn Proposition 208, passed by Arizona voters to help fund public education after years of budget cuts.
Richard Neal Got a Surprise Billing Deal for His Private Equity Donors
You’ll pay through higher insurance premiums.
These Four States Can Kill the Electoral College
A national popular vote compact can be adopted by passing ballot initiatives in four key states or enacting a law in five large states.
FEC Quorum Restored. Next Stop, Gridlock!
Good-government groups are calling on Congress to reform the dysfunctional agency.
Climate Coalition Talking Points Prop Up Brian Deese
Mainstream environmental groups rally around the former BlackRock executive, while more left-leaning groups remain skeptical.
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.