Ethics & Accountability Archives

Read the Text of the Special Counsel’s Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

It's important that all Americans read the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Read it below, or download it using the we've provided a link to the court document.

Rebroadcast: Shedding Light on Dark Money: How 501c Nonprofits are Exploited to Hide Political Donors

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 13, 2023 We're gone today, so are bringing an evergreen…

Kansas County “Constitutional” Sheriff Devotes Over a Year to Prove 15 Allegations of Election Violations. Little Evidence Made Public; None Prosecuted.

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

The sheriff of Johnson County, Kansas made 15 allegations of election violations to a Kansas State Senate committee in March. Only one case was ever referred to the District Attorney, who cited a lack of evidence in dropping it.

One-third of Oregon’s Senate Now Ineligible for Re-election in High Stakes Quorum Showdown

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

One third of Oregon’s Senators are now ineligible to run for re-election, in a dramatic showdown to block passage of gun safety, reproductive health and Trans rights legislation.

NY’s Public Campaign Funding Matching Program Gets Funded in New State Budget. It Almost Didn’t Happen.

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Early in May, the New York State legislature finally passed its new $229 Billion dollar state budget. It included $40 Million dollar funding for the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program, which is a REALLY big deal. But it almost didn’t happen.