Tag: dark money
Maine votes to limit dark money, setting potential precedent for national...
This reform aims to restore public trust in the political process, countering the power of wealthy donors and special interests.
Billionaires pour nearly $2 billion into US election, amplifying calls for...
This surge in billionaire campaign spending has ignited calls for wealth taxes on the ultra-rich and stringent limits on campaign contributions to protect the voices of ordinary Americans.
The friendly new face of dark money: How Fidelity, Schwab, and...
The contributions, which include hundreds of donations to 68 different Project 2025 groups, were distributed on behalf of outside philanthropists via the companies’ “donor-advised funds,” or DAFs.
Why big money supports Trump
Trump has promised them that if elected, he’ll extend his 2017 tax cuts that went mainly to the wealthy beyond 2025 when they’re scheduled to expire, and hinting at even more.
2024 election cycle shattered by record Dark Money surge
An unprecedented surge of dark money casts a shadow over the 2024 elections, challenging the transparency and integrity of American democracy with over $162 million in undisclosed contributions.
Unmasking the shadows: The fight to end billionaire tax breaks for...
A groundbreaking legislative effort aims to seal a critical loophole in the tax code, curbing the unchecked flow of billionaire-funded dark money into American politics.
Minnesota Senate passes Democracy for the People Act—prohibits foreign-influenced corporate spending...
The bill, which garnered 80 percent of Minnesota voters' support, according to a statewide poll conducted in November, will head to the governor's desk, who pledged to sign it.
Clarence Thomas proves it’s time for Supreme Court term limits
If justices can be bought by billionaires, lifetime terms only enable corruption rather than protect the U.S. Supreme Court from undue influence.
Sanders backs renewed push for ban on Dark Money in democratic...
"If Democrats really believe in democracy and campaign finance reform, we must ban super PACs in primaries," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
‘Why are these conflicts allowed?’ corporate giving to group tied to...
"You want to 'preserve #SCOTUS history'?'" said one watchdog group. "Hire a curatorial staff. Don't run a pay-for-play."
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Trump signals possible US entry into Israel Iran war as death toll rises and...
As Israel expands its military assault on Iran, President Trump suggests US forces “could get involved,” sparking warnings from lawmakers and experts of illegal war and regional catastrophe.
Hundreds of thousands march in red to encircle the Hague and demand action on...
With Gaza’s death toll surpassing 55,000, Dutch protesters form a human “red line” around the International Court of Justice, calling for sanctions on Israel and a decisive end to the war.
MAGA’s nightmare cult embodies the manic venom of old-time religion without the good
Like religious fundamentalism, MAGA Trump broaches no dissent, indeed feeds upon opposition to justify undeserved privileges, dividing the world between the saved and sinful deserving punishment.
Approaching the end of liberal internationalism
Will America ever rejoin the international community?