Inmate and arrest data will likely remain available in a variety of formats online. Unfortunately, those identified in the data may face long-term impact even after they have “paid their debt” to society.
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Not all big donors want the public to know who they're giving to. One of the favored vehicles for these secretive donations is corporations — especially shady LLCs.
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Many states publish inmate databases online, but standards for sharing these resources with the public don’t exist — causing discrepancies in how governments approach them.
Continue readingWho’s winning the 2016 money race?
Yesterday night was the deadline for campaigns and PACs to file their latest campaign finance reports. Here's the rundown of who's winning the 2016 money race.
Continue readingThe perils of personally identifiable pre-conviction data
Where do we draw the line between citizens’ rights to freedom of information and individuals’ rights to privacy?
Continue readingWhat to expect from the Jan. 31 FEC filing deadline
Here’s a quick rundown of what we can expect from this weekend's FEC filing deadline, from Right to Rise's cash on hand to how much Donald Trump relies on his own funds.
Continue readingFCC votes to expand transparency for political ads
The FCC voted unanimously today to require cable, satellite and radio stations to upload their political files online.
Continue readingWhy did only 1 presidential candidate take public financing?
While taking public financing was once a sign that a candidate was a serious player, it’s now an indication that a candidate can’t hope to compete financially.
Continue readingThe Political TV Ad Archive provides new level of accountability to campaign ads
The Internet Archive just launched the Political TV Ad Archive, a free online resource that adds a new level of accountability to shady political ads.
Continue reading6 years later, the impact of Citizens United still looms large
In the six years since Citizens United, the infamous court decision has become shorthand for many of the problems with campaign finance in the U.S.
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