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 readingWhy you’re seeing so many issue ads outside election season
Even with the 2016 election over a year away, television viewers are already seeing lots of issue ads paid for by 501(c)(4) groups across the country. We break down why.
Continue readingClimate group features Pope Francis in new Iowa TV ads
NextGen Climate, a super PAC backed by the billionaire Tom Steyer focused on climate change, plans to begin airing political TV ads in Iowa tomorrow featuring images of Pope Francis.
Continue readingThe Political One Percent of the One Percent: Megadonors fuel rising cost of elections in 2014
In the 2014 elections, 31,976 donors — equal to roughly one percent of one percent of the total population of the United States — accounted for an astounding $1.18 billion in disclosed political contributions at the federal level.
Continue readingCitizens United is a revolving door problem
Before considering an amendment to combat Citizens United, perhaps there's another approach to limit the ability of well-heeled special interests to give to political organizations that act as surrogates for politicians.
Continue readingInside Spending: How Citizens United restored the soft money system
While the Citizens United decision hasn’t necessarily led to more speech about public policy, it has restored the soft money system of politics.
Continue readingUnhappy returns: First act of 114th Congress a direct hit on Democratic mega-donors
With 2014's final recount now in the books, Sunlight takes a final look at our return on investment study for outside groups — some of which can count on a late Christmas present with the start of the new Congress.
Continue readingKeystone XL: Senate caught between big donors
A handful of moderate Democrats could decide the bill's fate. A vote in either direction could trigger special interest attacks on the campaign trail.
Continue readingWin or lose, big money still matters in politics
Here are five reasons why big money still matters in politics.
Continue readingIn Colorado, Karl Rove (Cory Gardner) beats Tom Steyer (Mark Udall)
Two big money groups squared off in Colorado — and the GOP's money won.
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