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After a Canadian Utility Spent $22 Million Dollars to Influence a Ballot Measure, Maine Voters Ban Foreign Money in State Elections

November 12, 2023November 13, 2023

With an astounding 86.4% vote on November 7th, Maine passed a citizen ballot initiative banning foreign campaign contributions to state candidates and ballot measures. How much foreign money could there be in a Maine election? More than you think.

U.S. Government Warns Officials in Over 100 Countries About Ongoing Russian Meddling in Democratic Elections

October 24, 2023December 28, 2023

The U.S. government sent a diplomatic cable October 20th to over 100 countries warning of Russia’s efforts to disrupt elections, including amplifying disinformation like the Stop the Steal movement here in the U.S.

Proposed Rule Change Could Make the Feckless Federal Election Commission Even Less Effective

September 17, 2023December 29, 2023

The feckless Federal Elections Commission may become even less effective. A proposed rules change would task the usually deadlocked FEC commissioners with authorizing all campaign finance investigations, likely bringing meaningful accountability to a standstill.

Rebroadcast: Shedding Light on Dark Money: How LLCs Hide Political Donors, Especially in State Races

June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

Happy Father's Day! Like other fathers, Brian is slacking off today. But he's queued up another report in our Shedding Light on Dark Money series, explaining how this insidious practice corrupts our election system.

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…