Who Exactly Are Biden’s Bundlers?

By Jeff Hauser and Eleanor Eagan / Independent Media Institute Oct 30, 2019 The former VP's campaign is so cash-poor that it has moved from disavowing an outside super PAC to throwing the door open to one. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Billionaire Supported Trump While Suing for Worker’s Special Visa

By Jake Pearson / ProPublica Oct 7, 2019 Shipping supplies billionaires Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein frequently back “America First” candidates and causes. When it comes to their own company, it’s a different matter. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Dems’ Decline of Corporate Money Could Put a Hurt on PACs

Ilana Novick Mar 21, 2019 Most 2020 Democratic candidates have made the pledge, causing political action committees to question their ability to influence the party. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats in Congress Unveil Ambitious Plan to Fix Our Elections

Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jan 7, 2019 The For the People Act aims to close campaign finance loopholes while instituting higher ethical standards for federal officeholders. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: American Democracy Seems Rigged Because It Is

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 7, 2019 Big money has corrupted our politics, forging a vicious cycle that funnels ever more wealth and power to those at the very top. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dark Money Is Flooding This Year’s Midterm Elections

Derek Willis / ProPublica and Maggie Stevens / Politico Oct 9, 2018 Strategies that let super PACs delay revealing their donors are gaining popularity among Democrats and Republicans alike. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Super PAC to Billionaire: We Need More Money to Save a Republican Senate

By Robert Faturechi and Lauren Kirchner / ProPublica Oct 18, 2016 To understand how Donald Trump’s comments and alleged mistreatment of women are stoking Republican anxiety, look no further than the private appeal sent last week from a super PAC backing Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donors Behind Wealthy New York Super PAC Spending Millions on Elections in Low-Income Cities

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2016 The 16 white donors behind New Yorkers for Independent Action have poured money into influencing elections in the Bronx and Brooklyn, even though none of them lives there. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Hulk Hogan Threaten Freedom of the Press

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jun 14, 2016 The power elites that rule America are threatening the First Amendment again—and the assault is not coming just from government agencies. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

How the Internet Is Empowering the Grass Roots and Transforming Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 While super PACs and superdelegates have been the focus of the public’s attention and frustration, an overlooked narrative is how eager people—especially the young—experience and participate in the political process in nontraditional ways. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee Proves Even Super PAC Donors Are Sick of This Messed-Up Campaign Finance System (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2016 In a comical interview with a real-life Republican Super PAC donor, the "Full Frontal" host highlights how dysfunctional our democracy has become. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Atlanta Mayor’s Column Attacking Bernie Sanders Was Drafted by Lobbyist, Emails Show

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2016 The hit piece was primarily written by a corporate lobbyist and edited by Correct the Record, one of several pro-Clinton Super PACs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )