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Money & Influence 10.11.2017

California's New Disclose Act Sets Example for the Nation

California prides itself on being an incubator for democracy reform, so perhaps there’s reason to hope that the state’s attack this week on the scourge of “dark money” in our elections will spread across the country.

Mike Pence's Sunday Stunt

The vice president's gesture of 'respect' for the flag betrays disrespect for the Americans he's supposed to be serving

Money & Influence 10.6.2017

New Report Debunks IRS 'Scandal'

It turns out that liberal and conservative non-profit groups got pretty much the same treatment – slow - from the tax man during the Obama years, the Treasury Department Inspector General has concluded.

Voting & Elections 10.3.2017

High Court Could End Partisan Gerrymandering

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined opponents of partisan gerrymandering in a rally outside the Supreme Court this morning.

Voting & Elections 10.3.2017

We Can't Go Back to the Bad Old Days

President Trump's 'voter fraud' commission is making deeply troubling requests for personal information about voters.

Big Energy's Campaign Cash Wins a Big Friend at EPA

Today’s New York Times opens a window into the return big energy is getting on its investments in the 2016 presidential race.

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