Dark money in politics poses a serious threat to our democracy. Maryland's disclosure laws are some of the worst in the country, but a new bill, currently awaiting the governor's signature, seeks to bring clarity on the Chesapeake.
Many of the financial disclosure laws that govern our elections are woefully out of date. Oregon's Legislature is currently considering a bill that would fix this problem through improved on-ad disclaimers.
Lady Gaga broke ties with Target because of their anti-LGBT political spending, but now we must fight for more corporate transparency laws so citizens can see who is spending money and where.
Months after the 2010 elections ended, America is still waiting for insiders to come forward to let the public know where the secret money in campaigns came from. That is why America needs more robust transparency laws.
As elections turn into fundraising arms races, we need stricter disclosure laws to shine a light on spending. Voters must be able to "trust but verify" the true source of money in politics.
In the political arena, hit-and-run political ads are a growing phenomenon, but thoughtful legislation in the Maryland legislature could put an end to this problem.
With the departure of Glenn Fine as Inspector General, senior officials at the FBI and DOJ, members of Congress, and the American people must take a more active role in demanding accountability and transparancy.
Darkness or Disclosure?
Secret spending in our elections is a toxic problem. But last week, strong steps in the right direction were taken to fix it.
Bringing Transparency to Maryland Elections
Dark money in politics poses a serious threat to our democracy. Maryland's disclosure laws are some of the worst in the country, but a new bill, currently awaiting the governor's signature, seeks to bring clarity on the Chesapeake.
Did Marge Have a Bake Sale or Did Monty Burns Write a Check?
Many of the financial disclosure laws that govern our elections are woefully out of date. Oregon's Legislature is currently considering a bill that would fix this problem through improved on-ad disclaimers.
Citizens Get United
Lady Gaga broke ties with Target because of their anti-LGBT political spending, but now we must fight for more corporate transparency laws so citizens can see who is spending money and where.
We Can’t Rely Only on Whistle-Blowers
Months after the 2010 elections ended, America is still waiting for insiders to come forward to let the public know where the secret money in campaigns came from. That is why America needs more robust transparency laws.
A Broader Perspective on WikiLeaks
The U.S. already classifies and hides too much information. The danger is that, due to WikiLeaks, it will try to hide more.
Trust but Verify...
As elections turn into fundraising arms races, we need stricter disclosure laws to shine a light on spending. Voters must be able to "trust but verify" the true source of money in politics.
Letter: Maryland Needs Greater Campaign-Finance Transparency
In the political arena, hit-and-run political ads are a growing phenomenon, but thoughtful legislation in the Maryland legislature could put an end to this problem.
Monica Youn Discusses Judicial Activism
At an American Constitution Society panel, Monica Youn discusses judicial activism in the federal court system.
Who Will Watch the Watchers?
With the departure of Glenn Fine as Inspector General, senior officials at the FBI and DOJ, members of Congress, and the American people must take a more active role in demanding accountability and transparancy.
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