He launches a "push" for the reform and wins himself plaudits -- but many doubt he's trying to pass the bill at all
Blake Zeff Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 8:00 AM UTC
Politics Andrew Cuomo, Campaign Finance
Advocates had hoped IRS would clarify its rules on Rove style groups, but now that may be politically impossible
Alex Seitz-Wald Monday, May 13, 2013 7:39 PM UTC
Elections IRS, Social welfare, Dark Money
The House Minority Leader discusses feminism, Nancy Drew and how we can create an environment that empowers women
Chloe Angyal, Feministing Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 3:57 PM UTC
Social Feministing, Nancy Pelosi
All is not lost with the SCOTUS decision. Small-donor public financing can still give candidates a fair chance
Mark Schmitt, Next New Deal Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 7:06 PM UTC
Elections Next New Deal
After Bloomberg spends big bucks, Robin Kelly beats NRA favorite Debbie Halvorson in special election House primary
Blake Zeff Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 6:03 AM UTC
Politics Guns, Michael Bloomberg
Zuckerberg's lobbyists help reduce the already-low corporate tax rate, while preserving huge loopholes
David Sirota Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 3:22 PM UTC
Politics Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook
Turning his campaign into a nonprofit that accepts unlimited donations is just the president's latest reversal
Justin Elliott, ProPublica Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 2:00 PM UTC
Elections ProPublica, Barack Obama
Campaign finance reform groups and Hurricane Sandy rescue efforts will benefit VIDEO
David Daley Friday, Dec 14, 2012 3:38 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Stephen Colbert
Campaign finance should be transparent. Sadly, the institutions designed to insure this are completely paralyzed
Steven Rosenfeld,
Alternet Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 4:15 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, Republican Party
Huge-spending GOP super PACs failed to swing the election. But they'll be back, smarter and stronger than ever
Alex Seitz-Wald Friday, Nov 9, 2012 4:20 PM UTC
Politics Campaign Finance Reform
Six billion dollars of campaign spending has cast a shadow over this election. Is there any hope for reform?
Michael Winship, BillMoyers.com Monday, Oct 1, 2012 9:30 PM UTC
Politics 2012 Elections, Dark Money