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Money‑in‑politics transparency reform

Money‑in‑politics transparency reform

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36,310

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$17,218

Raised

$27,949

Sponsors

Record “dark money” spending keeps donors hidden

In the 2024 federal election cycle, groups spent big money while keeping donors secret. One analysis put undisclosed spending at more than $1.9 billion. This cause aims to make major political spending transparent so voters can see who is funding it and hold leaders accountable.

Why this matters now

When large political donors stay anonymous, it is harder to judge messages and motives. Voters can’t easily tell who benefits, or who might be getting special access after the election.

Hidden funding can also raise corruption risk. If rules allow major spending to flow through nonprofits or shell companies, policy can tilt toward private interests that the public can’t see.

What's blocking progress

Federal action is stuck on Senate rules like the filibuster and incentives to keep donor identities hidden. Even when rules change, enforcement and new workarounds can weaken disclosure.

Strategies

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Lobbying

Pass a federal disclosure law

Move the DISCLOSE Act (or a comparable donor-disclosure bill) to enact a uniform national standard for major political spending disclosure.

15,250 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
15,250 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
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Lobbying

Executive and regulatory disclosure levers

Use executive orders and agency rulemaking to expand transparency where Congress stalls (e.g., federal contractor political-spending disclosure; corporate di...

10,167 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
10,167 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
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Ballot Measures

State ballot and legislative momentum

Scale state-level disclosure laws and ballot measures to create a critical mass of transparency wins and political pressure for federal action.

6,536 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
6,536 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
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Litigation

Litigation and enforcement pressure

Support watchdog litigation, enforcement complaints, and court fights to force compliance with existing disclosure obligations and close evasions.

4,357 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
4,357 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
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