The American Civil Liberties Union went to federal court Tuesday seeking to overturn a measure that would require political action organizations that accept so-called “dark money” in New Jersey to disclose their donors. In a lawsuit filed in U.S.Source: ACLU files suit in favor of ‘dark money,’ says donors should be able to give money anonymously...
Reformers hoping to rein in partisan gerrymandering have a big idea that’s caught on in several states: handing the redistricting power over to an independent commission, rather than politicians in the legislature, as Michigan’s electorate voted to do last year.Source: Michigan has a smart idea for fixing gerrymandering. Conservatives want to crush it....
The 2020 presidential election is already getting nasty -- and not just for the candidates. The mud-slinging and smear campaigns also are being directed at supporters and donors, namely those with the temerity to back President Trump.Source: Trump donors and their businesses face fresh wave of boycotts, public shaming...
The Treasury Department and IRS on Friday issued proposed rules to reduce donor disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt groups after a federal judge set aside guidance the agencies had previously released on the topic because it hadn’t gone through a notice and comment period.Source: IRS issues proposed rules to reduce donor disclosure requirements following court ruling...
As journalism blurs into partisan politics, the rules governing the latter are becoming unjustifiable.Source: End the Media’s Campaign Privilege...
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is accused of improperly using political campaign funds to reimburse her alleged lover for travel expenses, doesn’t need to worry for now about a complaint filed against her with the Federal Election Commission.Source: Hans von Spakovsky: Ilhan Omar protected – for now – against accusations of campaign finance law violations...
Why does Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub still have her job?Source: FEC’s Weintraub has long overstayed her welcome...
When Congress returns to business next week, it will take up legislative responses to foreign meddling in American elections.Source: 'Honest' political ads: Watch out, Drudge, you're next...
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, right, talks with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The Assembly on Thursday approved putting McCarty's state constitutional amendment on the November 2020 ballot.Source: Assembly approves sending parolee voting measure to ballot...
The Federal Election Commission’s paralysis on key campaign-finance matters could be extended indefinitely as leaders in Congress skirmish over how to appoint new commissioners. Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), want to install six new commissioners.Source: Congressional Standoff May Delay Federal Election Oversight (1)...
