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The Politics of Ethics Reform
For years the Georgia Alliance for Ethics Reform has been emphasizing how ethics reform isn't a Democrat or Republican issue, but a right or wrong issue. Well it seems like the legislators under the Gold Dome don't quite agree. Now … Continue reading →
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The McCutcheon Decision – What Does It Mean?
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The Long Arm of the National Security-Communications Industry Complex
This is a story about more than just the national security implications of government surveillance, but it begins there.
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Another example of abuse of power in Hawaii’s legislative process: inserting unrelated language & gut and replace
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The Halligan Filibuster
Today's filibuster of a judicial nominee with bipartisan support violates the very essence of how the Senate is supposed to work
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The growing gap between Congress and those it’s supposed to represent
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The GAO agrees — time for disclosure
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) looks after the money spent by government -- and now they're asking another agency to look after the money spent on government.
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“The Court is unconvinced.”
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The Buck Stops At The FCC
Since the DC Court threw out the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet rules last week, "network neutrality" is a glaring problem that demands prompt action.
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The 5 Most Absurd Quotes in the McCutcheon v FEC Decision
Last week's 5-4 Supreme Court decision in McCutcheon v. FEC was a blow to an open and vibrant democracy that stakes its legitimacy on the robust participation of all citizens' voices - not just the very wealthy.
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Testimony Against the Koch Brothers’ Bid to Buy the Tribune newspapers
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Tempest in a Teapot?
While Common Cause strongly supports an independent and thorough review of the IRS's actions, the hearings should also account for the agency's failure to enforce the law against political front groups masquerading as social welfare organizations.
