The Shell Game Donors Use to Hide Their Identities
Party leaders’ super PACs are increasingly routing contributions through nonprofits first, so donor names disappear before the money shows up in public filings.
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The Leo Network Behind Virginia’s Attorney General
Jason Miyares’ political rise is intertwined with Leonard Leo’s conservative machine, from shared consultants to millions in outside spending and a personal intervention to defend Leo during a D.C. investigation.
New Book Examines Seattle Democracy Voucher Program’s Success
An interview with Dr. Jen Heerwig, co-author of a book researching how Seattle's pioneering program has helped boost voter participation and local representation
Republicans Push SAVE Act Vote, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions
The bill is being applauded by the Heritage Foundation and “dark money”-funded groups tied to Leonard Leo.
Elon Musk Is Spending Big to Tip the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Musk and other billionaires are flooding the state with spending to influence voters ahead of pending cases on reproductive rights, redistricting, and unions.
‘Blatantly Pro-Corruption’: Trump Guts Anti-Money Laundering Rule
A new Treasury Department rule will hamper the government's power to address money laundering and illegal political donations.
New York Used a New Public Campaign Financing Program in 2024. How Did It Work?
The debut cycle of New York’s program more than doubled the participation of in-district small donors, according to a new study from the Brennan Center.
Michigan Groups Urge Lawmakers to Ban Monopoly Utilities and Government Contractors From Making Political Donations
Time is running out in the "lame-duck" session for Michigan Democrats to pass legislation that would block political contributions from the state’s utility giants, DTE and Consumers Energy.
Public Campaign Financing Is Already Changing New York Elections
More than 300 candidates joined the first run of New York State’s small-donor matching program, exceeding the expectations of advocates.
In Michigan, Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Counter ‘Anti-Voter’ Activists on Election Day
As in-person early voting begins in Detroit, pro-democracy groups in the battleground state of Michigan are ramping up election protection efforts.