Even in the face of deceptive industry ad campaigns, direct democracy can result in gains for working families, climate action and clean government.
Progressive Policies Win at the Ballot Box
By Mary Bottari and David Armiak | at
Democracy
Republican State Leadership Committee Spends Big to Keep State Houses in the Red
By Calvin Sloan | at
RSLC is “one of the most influential players on the right” this election season.
Oil and Gas Interests Spend Big to Make it Harder to Amend Colorado Constitution
By Mary Bottari and Kim Haddow | at
Corporate interests are dismantling the tools of democracy, such as local and statewide initiative and referendum.
WI Senate Race Tightens with Flood of Last Minute Ads against Russ Feingold
By Lisa Graves | at
Groups backing Ron Johnson are unleashing a multi-million dollar attack on Russ Feingold as race enters final days.
Kochs Invest in Corpus Christi City Council as New Refinery Is Built
By David Armiak | at
Koch cash not being spent on the presidential race is headed down-ballot.
Koch Cash Working to Flip the Senate in Iowa
By David Armiak | at
Will Koch cash help make Iowa a trifecta state?
“Independent” Women’s Group Backing Trump Skirts Law to Influence Elections
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
The complaint filed by the Center for Media and Democracy alleges that the IWV’s major purpose is to influence federal elections.
Kochs Battle Dark Money Disclosure in South Dakota
By David Armiak and Mary Bottari | at
South Dakota Ballot Initiative will drag dark money into the light of day.
Trump and Clinton Camps Engaging in Super PAC Coordination Says Watchdog Group
By David Armiak | at
The Campaign Legal Center details how both presidential campaigns are stretching the limits of the law.
Scott Walker Backers Defend Lead and Wisconsin’s Poisoned Politics
By Mary Bottari | at
Political discourse in Wisconsin hits a new low.