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White House flacks are taking it upon themselves to edit journalists’ pool reports before they are distributed to the press corps. We think White House reporters need to find a new publisher.
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Even in a state with a disproportionate number of seniors, some candidates are failing to help voters hear their messages.
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A GOP donor is underwriting some top Democratic foreign policy advisors in an effort to get his money back.
Continue readingFCC considering more transparency for political ads
The Federal Communications Commission may require cable and satellite providers, as well as radio stations, to follow broadcast TV's lead and begin making political ad contracts available for online viewing.
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The summer season is a busy one for the political air wars. A look at the latest findings on Political Ad Sleuth and Ad Hawk.
Continue readingPhiladelphia story: How tech and toilers are keeping democracy alive
Philadelphia is the site of an ambitious effort to trace political propaganda back to its source.
Continue readingSleuthing political ads in competitive Senate races
Television broadcast stations around the country are opening their political files for the first time, and Sunlight's tracking the most notable happenings across the country.
Continue readingNew FCC online political ad disclosure rule exposes dark money TV buys
Beginning Tuesday, every broadcast television station in the country will have to post online copies of contracts and other information about the political advertisements they are airing.
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