Sunlight Foundation

The Supreme Court, in its Citizens United decision, opened the door to an unfettered, unregulated influx of money into elections from corporations and labor unions. A first step in addressing the multitude of problems the decision created is disclosure. It is incumbent upon Congress to immediately create a robust, rapid transparency regime that takes full advantage of technology. This requires real-time, online transparency on every level of influence, from independent expenditures to lobbying to bundled campaign contributions. The DISCLOSE Act is a crucial move toward a more transparent system that will shine a light on the secret corporate and union money that is corrupting our elections and our elected officials.

• Sunlight's Position

  • Sunlight's Policy Team on Disclosing Money in Elections

  • Statement from Sunlight Foundation on the DISCLOSE Act Vote

• Reporting

  • What You Should Know about the DISCLOSE Act Part 1: What is the DISCLOSE Act?

  • What You Should Know about the DISCLOSE Act Part 2: How does the DISCLOSE Act Shine a light on Super PACs and Dark Money?

  • What You Should Know About the DISCLOSE Act Part 3: Does the DISCLOSE Act Favor Unions?

  • What You Should Know About the DISCLOSE Act Part 4: Is the DISCLOSE Act Constitutional?

  • What You Should Know About the DISCLOSE Act Part 5: What Can I Do?

• Editorials

  • Minneapolis Star Tribune: Senate should say yes to disclosure

  • New York Times: Sunlight on Secret Donations

  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: If money can't be limited, require more transparency