Tag: political spending
How 300 billionaires poured $3 billion into the 2024 elections
A tiny fraction of donors supplied nearly one-fifth of all federal campaign spending as billionaire influence surged to unprecedented levels.
Montana plan challenges dark money dominance by redefining corporate power
A growing bipartisan effort in Montana aims to curb the effects of Citizens United by altering corporate charters rather than regulating political speech.
New study reveals billions of dollars in political spending by US...
Out of $3.4 billion spent by trade associations over 10 years, nearly $2.2 billion went towards advertising and promotion, with the oil and gas industry the biggest spender.
Even Republicans Agree: Money Isn’t Speech
A grossly unequal amount of political spending is going towards Republican candidates. They should remember: if political speech is measured in million-dollar campaign contributions, then by definition it isn’t free.
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Casino workers strike at Encore Boston Harbor after contract talks stall
More than 1,300 Teamsters and UNITE HERE members walked out after voting 97 percent to authorize the strike
Trump EPA proposes rule that would strip protection from most US streams and wetlands
Environmental groups say the rule would eliminate protection for most freshwater wetlands nationwide.
How the Loser-in-chief sabotages the midterm – better a trumped up martyr than disaster-driven...
Haranguing, bonkers and beset,/ “Victim” Trump makes his riskiest bet.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule restricting mail ballots
The order covers the November election, months after Trump signed an executive order targeting how ballots move through the mail
Diesel hits record .90 a gallon as Republicans brace for midterm fallout
Republican strategists are bracing for the political fallout two months before the midterm elections.