The Vain Crusade to Purify Politics
How misguided efforts to prevent corruption gave us the pretense of "independent" campaign spending.
Campaign Finance
Why Liberals Favor Campaign Season Censorship
If people can be totally convinced by a few campaign ads, then the real objection is not advertising-but democracy itself.
Stephen Colbert Lampoons the First Amendment
The Comedy Central host receives government approval to form a political action committee.
The Persecution of John Edwards
The only thing worse than Edwards' ugly behavior is the government's effort to put him in jail for it.
The Appearance of Corruption
Both Theodore Roosevelt and John McCain tried to save their reputations by pushing campaign finance regulations.
"Secret Money from God Knows Where"
Campaign cash and finger-pointing in the post-Citizens United era
