Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice
Cecilia Tkaczyk’s underdog victory on a campaign finance reform platform should stir up the struggle against money in politics—and push the governor to take a stance.
Jan 22, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day
We all know the damage done by corporate money in politics. On January 19, we have the opportunity to do something about it.
Jan 14, 2013 / Mark Green and Robert Weissman
Secret Money Lobbyists Fight SEC Disclosure Rule Secret Money Lobbyists Fight SEC Disclosure Rule
A new proposal from the SEC to require companies to disclose political spending is drawing a harsh rebuke from big business lobbyists.
Jan 10, 2013 / Lee Fang
A New Tactic in the Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics A New Tactic in the Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
On behalf of the state retirement fund, the New York comptroller is suing a tech company to provide info about its political donations, setting an important precedent in the Citize...
Jan 10, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure? Will the SEC Force More Campaign Finance Disclosure?
Publicly traded companies should have to disclose their political giving, for the good of investors and the campaign finance system.
Jan 8, 2013 / George Zornick
The Truth About Grover Norquist The Truth About Grover Norquist
The man renowned as an anti-tax ideologue is actually a typical K Street operator.
Why the 2012 Election Was a Vote for Democracy Why the 2012 Election Was a Vote for Democracy
From Senate races to state and city referendums, Americans made clear they wanted to limit the corrupting power of corporate money.
Nov 14, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System
In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.
Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money? Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money?
A campaign finance scandal in California, relating to $11 million laundered into the election from out of state, could grow into the biggest dark money story of the year.
Nov 6, 2012 / Lee Fang
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Dark Money Drowns Out the Voice of the People Katrina vanden Heuvel: Dark Money Drowns Out the Voice of the People
“Social welfare groups” don’t have to disclose their donors, even though they’re giving millions to campaigns.
Nov 5, 2012 / Press Room