The complaint filed by the Center for Media and Democracy alleges that the IWV’s major purpose is to influence federal elections.
“Independent” Women’s Group Backing Trump Skirts Law to Influence Elections
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
Democracy
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.
Speaker Paul Ryan Tries to Change the Topic
By Mary Bottari | at
But as he was speaking another woman came forward with allegations against Donald Trump.
Voter ID in Wisconsin, a Slow-Motion Train Wreck
By Mary Bottari | at
A federal judge in Wisconsin is blowing the whistle on ALEC-inspired voter ID.
Sanders Woos Progressives in Madison, Seeks to End Influence of Money in Politics
By David Armiak | at
Sanders and Feingold take aim at big money in politics at a rally in Madison.
New Grants Announced: ED Continues to Pour Millions into Charter School Black Hole
By Dustin Beilke | at
U.S. Department of Education continues to bankroll charter schools nationwide with taxpayer dollars.
The Koch Connection in the Scott Walker John Doe Documents
By Lisa Graves and Mary Bottari | at
CMD follows the Koch trails in the documents.
Leaked Documents Show Court’s Dismissal of the John Doe Was Based on a False Premise
By Arn Pearson | at
CMD analysis finds dark money ads attributed to groups that coordinated with Governor Walker and his agents constituted express advocacy–not “issue” advocacy.