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An Estimated $15.9 Billion was Spent in the 2024 Election Cycle, and 50% of It Came from the Top 1% of Special Interest Donors

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s fateful Citizens United decision, we consider the estimated $15.9 billion dollars spent in the 2024 campaign. That’s a lot of special interest influence.
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Colossal Crypto Contributions Change Trump’s Mind, Likely Leading to Friendly Regulation – Or None at All

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024
President Donald Trump was not a fan of crypto currency.  That is, until crypto magnates started pouring money into SuperPACs supporting his candidacy and select Congressional candidates to the tune of $133 million dollars.
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Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Limits to Individual Contributions to SuperPACs, and Lay the Groundwork for SCOTUS Case

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
“Do you want to set a $5,000 limit for giving to political action committees that spend money independently to support or defeat candidates for office?”  Almost 75% of Maine voters agreed with that statement November 5th, overwhelmingly passing ballot initiative Question 1.  But its second act may be even more important.
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FL Voters Decide Nov. 5th Whether to Keep Their Small Donor Matching Program, or Turn Funding of Campaigns Over to Special Interests

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Amendment 6, a repeal of Florida’s public funding of elections option, faces voters on November 5th.  Such small donor matching systems help candidates outside the political machine structure to compete, and can help limit special interest influence.
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Ever Wonder The Reason It Took So Long for the IRS to Offer an Online Tax Preparation App?   Big Money Lobbying.

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024
The IRS has a pilot program in 12 states this year to file your personal taxes online for free without the use of 3rd party software. Wonder why it took so long? Big money lobbying.
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