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Want Lower Taxes? Stop the Corporate Lobbyists

Lobbying is a billion dollar industry, and one of the biggest things corporate lobbyists do is get lower taxes for their clients. But if they pay less, who covers the difference? Oh right, the American people do. In 2011, five... read full article »

Corporate Lobbyists Give Failing Schools a Pass

If you ran a school that failed a simple test about your school’s effectiveness, what would you do? Try to fix it? Close it down? How about hiring some corporate lobbyists to make the test easier instead? That’s what the... read full article »

Infographic: Fattening Kids and Lobbyist Wallets

Child health advocates are losing the food-fight because they face an exceptionally large amount of special interest money. While it’s pretty obvious that more vegetables and less sugar at lunch would be a good thing for kids at school, we’ve... read full article »

Money Wins the Day in Wisconsin

Does the Money Matter? The Wisconsin Recall Election Says Yes. Don’t you think everyone should see how bad it is? Share this page to help spread the word. Click the image to enlarge or download a PDF here. 94% of... read full article »

What Do UFO Sightings and Super PACs Have in Common?

Just as many Americans who have personally witnessed a UFO think super PACs don’t corrupt democracy. I know, I know…it’s hard to believe anyone believes super PACs aren’t hurting our democracy, as they enable the mega-rich, corporations, and unions to... read full article »

How the Pink Slime Industry Buys Influence in Government

Pink slime, the ammonia-treated filler substance made with beef scraps, was once reserved for dog food before corrupted regulators changed the rules. But a recent media firestorm has reignited the controversy, leaving many people asking why the U.S. Department of... read full article »

Million Dollar Gifts Accounted for Half of Super PACs’ Money in 2011

Got a million bucks lying around? How about 100 grand? If so, you’re in good company…of the 714 super PAC donors in 2011, who gave an average of $88,000 to the nine biggest non-campaign organizations supporting (or, in many cases,... read full article »

U.S. Flunks Corruption Index’s Money In Politics Test

What do Germany, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Georgia, Indonesia, Macedonia, and Serbia have in common? According to the nonprofit global governance watchdog Global Integrity, they all beat out the United States on regulating money in politics. The United States tied with... read full article »

Big Pharma Gets 77,500% Return On Lobbying Investment

Investing is a time-honored American tradition. Millions of Americans have some sort of investment, and the stock market is an honored cultural institution. But investing your money in a publicly traded company isn't the only way to make a buck.... read full article »

Just Who’s Trying to Bash Occupy?

Washington lobbying firm Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford's laughably ridiculous memo to clients suggesting that they pay to have the firm discredit Occupy Wall Street made a splash when it was uncovered by MSNBC's "Up with Chris Hayes" late last... read full article »

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