“citizens-united” Charts
Princeton Study: American Government No Longer A Democracy »
When the policy-preferences of median-income Americans were compared to actual government policies enacted, the public majority's interests were found to…
Dear Congress: Get Money Out of Politics »
In a poll of “likely voters,” a whopping 78 percent said reducing the influence of money in politics and elections…
Cost of Clout: How Much Companies Pay to Influence Congress »
With the 2010 Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United, federal campaign contribution limitations on corporations were struck down as unconstitutional…
Citizens Unite! (Read: 'Corporations') They're People Too... »
Chief Justice Roberts' Court has been more supportive of corporate interests than any modern court. Especially impactful have been cases…
Land of the Free, Home of the Best Presidents Money Can Buy »
Despite a strong rejection of Citizens United during the last presidential election cycle, the unrestricted flow of cash into campaigning…
How Do We Coddle the Super-Wealthy? »
The rules that shape our economy have been influenced by the super-wealthy over the past 30 years, and tilted in…
What Now Will Become of Government by the People? »
With Citizens United, among other cases, the Supreme Court has eviscerated longstanding regulations of campaign finance-- with a dramatic effect…
Dark Money Rises: Secret Spending Silences Democratic Voice »
Senate campaign spending by groups that do not fully disclose their donors-- known as "dark money"-- has increased over 200%…
Lobbying Isn't Corruption, or Nepotism, It's Good Investment »
A report has found that for the 200 most politically active companies, every dollar spent in campaign contributions and federal…
Why Who's in Charge Doesn't Matter-- In Lobbyists They Trust »
From 2007 to 2012, America's most politically active corporations spent $5.8 billion, an average of $28.9 million each, on congressional…
Money in Politics: Always Dirty Now 'Dark' Too »
The newfound power of money on electoral politics in the aftermath of rulings like Citizens United has led to enormous…
Massive Fundraising - A Bipartisan Effort in the House »
With 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats in the top 10 on fundraising for the 2014 House of Representatives races it's…
Massive Fundraising - A Bipartisan Effort in the Senate »
With 5 each Republicans and Democrats in the top 10 on fundraising for the 2014 Senate races it's clear that…
