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 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 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 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 readingWhere are the 1% of the 1%? Big donors of elections past already fueling 2016
Earlier this year, we took a look at the biggest political donors in 2014, whom we dubbed the 1% of the 1%. As we look through campaign spending now, it’s not surprising to see those same names pop up.
Continue readingThe perplexing case of the Ted Cruz super PACs
Most presidential candidates have one or perhaps two super PACs championing their cause. Why does Ted Cruz have six?
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.
Continue readingThe politics of pot: Ballot initiatives on marijuana could cost $40 million in 2016
With several states exploring plans to put marijuana legalization initiatives on the ballot in 2016, political groups on both sides are ramping up their spending.
Continue readingCorporations, businesses give millions to presidential super PACs
Which of the GOP presidential contenders has won over the interests (and money) of big business?
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