Secret Election Money Unleashed Secret Election Money Unleashed
Since Citizens United, corporations and foreign entities can spend unlimited undisclosed funds on elections. Here's what it looks like.
Aug 29, 2012 / The Nation
Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election
Thanks to Citizens United, US and foreign corporations can secretly spend millions on political campaigns under the cover of trade associations.
The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan
The nation’s top business lobby has built up a huge war chest for conservatives. But has it crossed the legal line?
Aug 29, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Lobbyist Parties at RNC Narrowly Skirt Ethics Rules Lobbyist Parties at RNC Narrowly Skirt Ethics Rules
A collection of transportation companies threw a party for Congressional leaders, using a neat trick to avoid breaking the rules.
Aug 28, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again
Members are taking money from the bank once again, as memory of the “fail whale” recedes.
Aug 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Akin Fiasco Gets Rove to Admit, Again, Why Crossroads Exists Akin Fiasco Gets Rove to Admit, Again, Why Crossroads Exists
Crossroads GPS ads are supposed to simply be educational—so why are they suddenly being pulled in Missouri?
Aug 21, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/25/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/25/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Jul 27, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball
With the soon-to-be GOP nominee collecting checks from executives of banks tied to the Libor scandal, Americans have a right to ask which team Romney is on.
Jul 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires
The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...
Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Lee Fang’s Interview With David Koch Featured on HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Lee Fang’s Interview With David Koch Featured on HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’
The Nation's contributing writer’s reporting on the Koch brothers was highlighted on the show last night.
Jul 23, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room