The academic and political activist will be talking about the corrupting influence of money on our political system and how we can take our democracy back from the billionaires. Continue reading

The heads of two independent watchdog groups discuss their efforts to scrutinize special interest money going into political pockets. Continue reading

This week, Bill explores why lead and other toxins continue to threaten America. Also, how money secretly rules Washington. Continue reading

Bill explores why lead and other toxins continue to threaten America. Also, how money still secretly rules Washington. Continue reading

The buying and selling of “political intelligence” is a growing industry that some say should be regulated like lobbying. Continue reading

For House Republicans, getting a coveted chairmanship is more than just prestigious — it also means big money for their campaign coffers. Continue reading

When it comes to reforming Washington, money in politics is the issue that trumps all others. Activist Josh Silver has some ideas on how to fix our coin-operated political system. Continue reading

A new report finds that the amount of money spent on lobbying and the number of registered lobbyists has dropped. But that doesn’t mean there’s less lobbying in the nation’s capitol. Continue reading