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Brian Beihl is the founder and host of the American Democracy Minute. He is the former deputy director of Open Democracy, founded by campaign finance reformer Doris "Granny D" Haddock. He has a degree in Journalism from Michigan State University.

How the Wealthy Use LLCs to Circumvent Personal Donation Limits

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024
The LLC Loophole is big enough that you could drive a yacht through it. So while Brian's on vacation this week, we're rerunning our series on Dark Money in our campaigns and its influence on our candidates. Click on the headline below to go to this episode of last year's series.
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How LLCs Hide Political Donors, Especially in State Races

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024
Already in the 2024 election, Open Secrets estimates over $162 Million in Dark Money has infiltrated the election -- and the primaries aren't even over. So while Brian's on vacation this week, we're rerunning our series on Dark Money in our campaigns and its influence on our candidates. Click on the headline below to go to last year's series and its audio.
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How 501c Nonprofits are Exploited to Hide Political Donors

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024
While you may think Brian's in a dark place, he's actually on vacation this week. We're rerunning our series on Dark Money in our campaigns and its influence on our candidates. Click on the headline below to go to the report and its audio.
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U.S. Justice Department Revamps Site for Voting Rights Information, Violation Reporting

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department announced changes to its voting rights information and violation reporting page on April 17th, including a new guide on voting-related language assistance, and a video explaining protections against voter intimidation.
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2020 Fake Elector Scheme Investigations Grind On in Michigan, Nevada and Georgia, and Arizona 

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
The first Trump criminal trial is underway, but the 2020 fake electors still face months of investigation before any alleged conspirators are brought to trial.  Michigan, Georgia, and Nevada are the furthest along, having charged 25 participants.  Charges for Arizona’s fake electors are reportedly imminent.
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