Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?
It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.
Mar 6, 2013 / Ralph Nader
If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US? If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US?
Swiss voters just empowered shareholders to restrict and restrain corporate abuses. The US should follow their lead, especially when it comes to corporate influence on campaigns.&n...
Mar 4, 2013 / John Nichols
To Beat Austerity, Obama Must Campaign for Democracy To Beat Austerity, Obama Must Campaign for Democracy
How committed is the president to kicking big money out of politics?
Feb 26, 2013 / John Nichols
The Very American Cynicism of House of Cards The Very American Cynicism of House of Cards
We need to ask ourselves what these tales in political corruption are teaching us to believe.
Feb 21, 2013 / Michelle Dean
One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money
A former FCC commissioner points out that the agency can simply enforce a campaign finance disclosure requirement that’s already on the books.
Feb 6, 2013 / Michael J. Copps
The Election Reform Moment? The Election Reform Moment?
The good news is that things have gotten so bad, almost everyone agrees we need to make big changes.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols
Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice Cuomo’s Clean Elections Choice
Cecilia Tkaczyk’s underdog victory on a campaign finance reform platform should stir up the struggle against money in politics—and push the governor to take a stance.
Jan 22, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day
We all know the damage done by corporate money in politics. On January 19, we have the opportunity to do something about it.
Jan 14, 2013 / Mark Green and Robert Weissman
Secret Money Lobbyists Fight SEC Disclosure Rule Secret Money Lobbyists Fight SEC Disclosure Rule
A new proposal from the SEC to require companies to disclose political spending is drawing a harsh rebuke from big business lobbyists.
Jan 10, 2013 / Lee Fang
A New Tactic in the Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics A New Tactic in the Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
On behalf of the state retirement fund, the New York comptroller is suing a tech company to provide info about its political donations, setting an important precedent in the Citize...
Jan 10, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel