Campaign Finance Laws

How the Romney Campaign Is Eluding Campaign Contribution Limits

John R. Talbott | Posted 04.23.2012

John R. Talbott

Before you write your big check to Idaho, Mr. Banker, please understand that you may be part of a ploy to stealthily violate donation limits and move funds secretly in the dark of night to the more contested states.

Obama Appointee Bucks Citizens United Trend

AP | PETE YOST | Posted 04.18.2012

WASHINGTON -- A judge has turned aside a request to temporarily lift a long-standing ban on contributions by federal contractors to political campaign...

The Insufficient Influence of the Wealthy

David Donnelly | Posted 05.14.2012

David Donnelly

We won't solve our economic problems with more influence from people who are able to hire lobbyists or write checks to candidates or super PACs. We'll solve them with more influence from more everyday Americans.

Boehner: Obama Super PAC Decision 'Just Another Broken Promise'

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | Posted 02.07.2012

Hours after President Barack Obama's campaign decided to soften its stance toward super PACs, House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) slammed the ...

You're Needed Now for Direct, Immediate Political Impact

Wendy Block | Posted 03.31.2012

Wendy Block

We have about two days to save a groundbreaking bill that will make corporations and big-spending one percenters who buy political ads reveal their identities in their commercials so you'll know who's trying to manipulate your vote.

When Corporate Speech Jeopardizes Equality We Can't Just "Shut It Off" -- Women Must Pursue Citizens United Reform

Christine Pelosi | Posted 03.22.2012

Christine Pelosi

In the past two years, Citizens United has allowed corporations to flood the airwaves and the corridors of power with anti-women legislation restricting women's health, worker's rights, and voting rights. We must fight back.

End the Obscene Amounts of Money in Campaigns

Peter D. Rosenstein | Posted 03.07.2012

Peter D. Rosenstein

By limiting incumbents to raising money in their own districts and limiting challengers to specific matching amounts maybe we would finally get to where people in a particular district actually make their own decisions on who will represent them.

Congressman To Refund Campaign Cash Used On Eyebrow-Raising Expense

AP | By KEVIN FREKING | Posted 11.22.2011

WASHINGTON -- A New Jersey congressman said Tuesday that he will refund and then donate to a charity all the expenses associated with his trip to a do...

Dan Froomkin

IRS Petition Alleges Crossroads GPS, Priorities USA Violate Tax Laws

HuffingtonPost.com | Dan Froomkin | Posted 09.26.2011

WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service should crack down on organizations that are soliciting anonymous tax-free donations for blatantly political...

Citizens United Is Number One -- What Are the Other 9 Top Money-in-Politics Stories of 2010?

David Donnelly | Posted 05.25.2011

David Donnelly

One of the most striking examples of money in politics this year was the extent to which some lawmakers blatantly stated their fealty to big corporate interests, from apologizing to BP to offering to "serve the banks."

Ryan Grim

Pelosi Taps Task Force To Counter Supreme Court's Citizens United Ruling

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.25.2011

House Democrats are forming a Citizens United task force to decide on the best set of legislative push back against the Supreme Court decision that up...

Arthur Delaney

Alan Grayson Petitioning Against Looming Supreme Court Campaign Finance Decision

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

In response to news that the Supreme Court will hold a special public session on Thursday, which some expect could bring a highly-anticipated campaign...

Supreme Court Ruling Expected To End Limits On Political Contribution From Corporations, Unions

New York Times | DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK | Posted 05.25.2011

Even before a landmark Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance law expected within days, a series of other court decisions is reshaping the political...