Fossil Fuel Giants Are Benefiting From Negative Effective Tax Rates
In 2018, fossil fuel-tied corporations that are driving our climate crisis disproportionately benefited from paying no federal income taxes.
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FEC Dysfunction Now Threatens Democracy
As House Democrats call in witnesses to answer the questions raised by Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report, Federal Election Commission officials should be at the top of their list.
What the Mueller Report Tells Us About Campaign Finance Law and Foreign Interference
The report exposed vulnerabilities in our campaign finance system that extend far beyond Russia.
How Kamala Harris Helped Her Hollywood Donors Censor the Web
Harris, who has taken more than $1 million in campaign contributions from the entertainment industry, was a key player behind SESTA-FOSTA, a bill that internet freedom advocates say threatens the open internet.
Shunning Corporate PACs Won’t End Corporate Influence in Elections
Swearing off corporate PAC money is "mostly symbolic," says one campaign finance expert.
Capuano's Trip Through the Revolving Door: From Medicare-for-All Supporter to Health Industry Lobbying Firm
This could make for some awkward lobbying conversations.
This Campaign Finance Loophole Gives Rich Politicians a Big Fundraising Advantage
Several top Republican Senate candidates used their personal wealth to exceed donation limits in 2018
Op-Ed: Disappointing Revolving Door News Makes Clear H.R. 1 is Only a Start
As long as special interests are allowed to purchase valuable insider expertise, our politics will fail to consistently work for the public good.
Shadow Lobbyist Joe Crowley is Poised to Advance Shell Oil's Tax Interests
The Bipartisan Policy Center announced that Crowley will lead an initiative to develop infrastructure funding proposals including ending the government's reliance on the gas tax. Crowley’s new lobbying firm has been pushing the same thing for years on behalf of Shell Oil.
Embracing the Swamp: Trump Elevates Official Who Violated His Ethics Order
A recently submitted ethics complaint alleges that David Bernhardt, who has been tapped to lead the Interior Department, violated at least two sections of Trump’s “drain the swamp” executive order.