Progressives Will Stay Home for Michael Bloomberg

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Feb 18, 2020 If the former mayor of New York City secures the Democratic nomination, it will be a major blow to American democracy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As More Women Run for Office, Child Care Remains a Hurdle

LINDSAY WHITEHURST and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY / The Associated Press Jan 1, 2020 A New York candidate successfully petitioned to allow campaign money to cover the costs, but only for those running for federal office. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Buttigieg Campaign Failed to Disclose Power Brokers in Release of Big Donors

By Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 18, 2019 Among them are a hedge fund manager, a charter school founder and a lawyer who represented Wall Street banks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who Exactly Are Biden’s Bundlers?

By Jeff Hauser and Eleanor Eagan / Independent Media Institute Oct 30, 2019 The former VP's campaign is so cash-poor that it has moved from disavowing an outside super PAC to throwing the door open to one. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Amazon Spends Big to Remake Seattle’s City Council

GENE JOHNSON / The Associated Press Oct 29, 2019 The online retail giant has poured $1 million into getting more business-friendly candidates elected. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Both Democrats and Republicans Profit From Fueling Climate Change

Daphne Wysham / OtherWords Aug 26, 2019 Major donors to both parties are trying desperately to get more fossil fuels to market. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Donors Who Scorned Trump in 2016 Are Giving Him Big Bucks in 2020

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 #NeverTrump was more of a hashtag than a real pledge. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

So Much for Democrats’ Pledge to Reject Corporate PACs

Ilana Novick Apr 9, 2019 It’s a sharp contrast to the promises they’ve made during their campaigns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Puts the DCCC on Notice

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 31, 2019 Challenging a new mandate to prevent primary challenges, the freshman congresswoman urges voters to donate directly to candidates. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dems’ Decline of Corporate Money Could Put a Hurt on PACs

Ilana Novick Mar 21, 2019 Most 2020 Democratic candidates have made the pledge, causing political action committees to question their ability to influence the party. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michael Cohen’s Testimony Underscores Rifts Between Parties

The Associated Press Feb 27, 2019 Republicans dismiss Cohen as a known liar, while Democrats press Trump's former lawyer for incriminating details. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

The Reason Election Season Feels More Unbearable Than Ever

Sarah Anderson / OtherWords Feb 17, 2019 The fact that 2020 candidates are announcing now is a testament to the huge expense of elections. Can a new law change that? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )