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Next week, Egyptians are almost certain to elect as their new president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Unfortunately, Egypt’s current political finance regime is cloaked in darkness — and no one will be able to follow the money.
Continue readingThree ways Congress can increase transparency after McCutcheon and Citizens United
More disclosure after McCutcheon and Citizens United? It's really not that hard.
Continue readingSenate should consider real time transparency to counteract McCutcheon
At a hearing today, the Senate addressed the issues of more money in politics that stem from the Citizens United and McCutcheon cases. One solution to consider: real-time transparency.
Continue readingU.S. image abroad harmed by McCutcheon decision
The McCutcheon decision should be an “occasion for outrage.” Unfortunately in the U.S., voters seem to have become accustomed to the very things that disgust them.
Continue readingLack of transparency likely to tarnish Hungarian election
A lack of transparency in Hungary could tarnish the April 6 parliamentary elections — but a new website tracking shady campaign spending aims to change that.
Continue readingReal time transparency bill a real time response to McCutcheon
Sen. Angus King responded quickly to the Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v. FEC today, announcing the Real Time Transparency Act of 2014, requiring 48-hour disclosure of hard money campaign contributions of $1,000 or more.
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Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill — join Sunlight Network's Citizen Advocacy Day and lobby your lawmakers for the cause of transparency!
Continue readingAnother perspective on the importance of political finance transparency
Another perspective on importance of global money in politics transparency.
Continue readingAnnouncing Money, Politics and Transparency: A project to improve global political finance transparency
Sunlight is proud to announce Money, Politics and Transparency — a project to improve international political finance transparency.
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