While we heard fleeting mentions of Citizens United and the influence of billionaires during the debates, we’d like to hear more questions about money in politics posed to candidates of both parties.
Continue readingCalifornia makes “independent expenditures” a little more independent
Hot off the heels of last month’s regulatory advance, the California FPPC took action today to further improve the integrity of state campaign finance law.
Continue readingCharles Koch’s laughable quote on dark money
Charles Koch says his political giving isn't shady at all. But that statement is comically incorrect when you look at the facts.
Continue readingMore than the Kochs: Big donors outside the campaign finance spotlight
Though the Koch's name is usually synonymous with large political donations, there are other names Americans should be paying attention to as we enter the 2016 election cycle.
Continue readingWarm California sun
With this month’s regulation, California has started to close the circle spurred by dark money in its elections.
Continue readingSatirical super PACs: Don’t try this at home
Before you start advocating for a better tomorrow, tomorrow with your own super PAC, remember that there are rules to follow — and breaking them can lead to real consequences.
Continue readingIt’s been 4 years since Stephen Colbert created a super PAC — where did all that money go?
No one's followed the money trail of Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. Until now.
Continue readingVoters deserve more details on money in politics
The U.S. prides itself on being the greatest democracy on earth; for that to be more than a cliche, we need our leaders to tell us how they would fix our broken campaign finance system.
Continue readingThe Trump question: How do self-financed candidates fare in elections?
We've written that the 2016 election will be BYOB — "bring your own billionaire." But could you also "be your own billionaire?"
Continue readingFollow the 2016 money with Sunlight’s Real-Time Campaign Finance tracker
With the 2016 election cycle well underway, political hopefuls are kicking their fundraising into high gear — and Sunlight's Real-Time Campaign Finance tracker can help you follow the money.
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