White House Drops Campaign Finance Disclosure Push White House Drops Campaign Finance Disclosure Push
The administration could have vastly improved electioneering disclosure with the stroke of a pen—but won’t.
Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Obama by Default Obama by Default
The Republicans are a sick joke, and their narrow ideological stupidity has left rational voters no choice in the coming presidential election but Barack Obama.
Apr 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer
‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is ‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is
With the 2012 elections projected to be the priciest ever, we must rein in the billions of influence-peddling dollars flowing toward Washington.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich
Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’ Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’
A former ACLU attorney points out that corporate spending on political campaigns is not “free speech” deserving First Amendment protection.
Mar 21, 2012 / Editorial / Burt Neuborne
Jeff Clements: How Can We Defeat ‘Citizens United’? Jeff Clements: How Can We Defeat ‘Citizens United’?
How can we build an effective movement against corporate personhood?
Mar 15, 2012 / Audio / The Nation
The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood
At least sixty-four Vermont communities have now urged Congress to amend the Constitution to overturn the Citizens United ruling. And now the movement is going national.
Mar 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled
Super PACS take Super Tuesday.
Mar 6, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Battling Big Money: Vermont Town Meetings Will Move to Amend Battling Big Money: Vermont Town Meetings Will Move to Amend
More than fifty communities across the state will vote on proposals urging Congress to amend the Constitution to overturn Citizens United.
Mar 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
SEC Commissioner Backs More Disclosure on Political Spending SEC Commissioner Backs More Disclosure on Political Spending
Without any input from Congress or the courts, federal regulators could force publicly traded companies to disclose political donations.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad
Complaints have been filed with state and federal official regarding Illegal use of tax exempt status by billionaire David Koch.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols