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SuperPACs

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SuperPACs

15 Years of Super PACs

The SpeechNow ruling expanded political speech and reshaped elections.

David Keating | 3.26.2025 7:30 AM

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Reason Roundup

Biden-Backed DISCLOSE Act Would Dox Donors to Groups That Run Political Ads

Plus: Student drag shows are protected speech, a bank CEO rebuffs Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.22.2022 9:54 AM

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Reason Roundup

Democrats Still Fundraising Off Citizens United, Still Wrong About What It Means

Plus: Christianity Today rejects Trump, retirement savings restrictions loosened, Nigerian sex work decriminalized, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 12.20.2019 9:38 AM

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Media Criticism

Newspapers Shouldn't Act Like Super PACs

The paper of record took to social media lobbying.

David Harsanyi | 12.1.2017 12:01 PM

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California

This Self-Taught Programmer Is Bringing Transparency to California Politics

A laid-off grocery bagger learned to code and is now shining a light on spending by politicians, their campaigns, and outside groups.

Justin Monticello | 3.28.2017 5:50 PM

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Bernie Sanders

Killer Mike Offers Self-Righteousness for Sale Package

The famed rapper and activist promises to care for cash.

Christian Britschgi | 11.17.2016 12:15 PM

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Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson SuperPAC Tries to Sell 'the Alternative That You Can be Proud to Vote For'

As Trump and Clinton hit each others suitability as candidates and human beings, AlternativePAC hopes that the ideas of true liberty and true community can appeal.

Brian Doherty | 10.14.2016 6:05 PM

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Campaign Ads

Pro-Gary Johnson "Balanced Rebellion" Ad Viral Sensation of this Political Cycle

Campaign sponsored by pro-Johnson AlternativePAC gets over 17 million counted views from Facebook.

Brian Doherty | 9.7.2016 9:43 PM

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Gary Johnson

Dead Abe Lincoln Says: Vote Gary Johnson

New pro-Gary Johnson project "Balanced Rebellion" matches a voter most afraid of Clinton with voter most afraid of Trump so they both can feel good about voting for the Libertarian.

Brian Doherty | 8.26.2016 2:42 PM

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