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Reporting Shows Pro-Trump Dark Money Group Funding Misleading Fake ‘Pro-Harris’ Website & Ads

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Money-in-Politics watchdog Open Secrets reports that online advertising and a website popped up in early October, pretending to be pro-Harris political action committee. It’s actually backed by a pro-Trump dark money group, which has raised and spent over $100 Million dollars in the last four years, funded in part by Elon Musk.

For Memorial Day, Words from Legendary Campaign Finance Reformer, Doris “Granny D” Haddock

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024

On Memorial Day, an abridged portion of a speech at the U.S. Capitol by legendary campaign finance reformer Doris “Granny D” Haddock, the 90-year-old grandmother who walked across the U.S. to bring attention to campaign finance corruption.

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.

Despite the Salacious Details, Trump’s Alleged NY ‘Hush Money’ Actions Covered Up Serious Campaign Finance Violations

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

On the eve of former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial, the media has focused on the salacious details, but not as much on the cover-up of less titillating campaign finance violations.

Oregon Legislature Passes Campaign Contribution Limits and Disclosure, Dodging an Even Stricter Ballot Initiative

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

Oregon’s legislature took a step March 7th to limit the influence of money in politics by capping campaign finance contributions. But it may preempt an even stricter ballot initiative.