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Democracy & Government
  • What You Really Need to Know About the 2016 Elections
    February 20, 2015
    | BillMoyers.com Staff
    Here's a brief video guide to understanding the super PACs, dark money groups and shadow parties that are already gearing up for the next campaign season (didn't we just finish one?)
  • 2014 Midterm Election Most Expensive, With Fewer Donors
    February 19, 2015
    | Russ Choma
    Despite record spending of $3.77 billion, fewer Americans donated money in this midterm election than the one before.
  • The Government By the People Act Would Give 'Citizens United' a Run for Its Money
    February 19, 2015
    | Lee Drutman
    The bill could reduce voter cynicism and the influence of special interest money with one set of reforms.
  • People Really Care About Campaign Finance Reform
    February 18, 2015
    | Ann Ravel
    The newly appointed chair of the Federal Election Commission vows to make hearing the people's voice a first priority.
  • Historical Truth, Nazis and the Corruption of the Federal Judiciary
    February 18, 2015
    | Mike Lofgren
    Intellectual corruption can be as corrosive to the integrity of the bench as a cash bribe.
  • In Richmond, We Would Not Let Democracy Be Bought
    February 17, 2015
    | Gayle McLaughlin
    A city council member from Richmond, California, tells how she and her allies took on big corporate money -- and won.
  • Tired of Money Buying Politicians? So Are We. Here's How to End It.
    February 17, 2015
    | Adam Smith
    Over the next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on ideas for making our democracy one that is truly of, by and for the people. It’s a fight we can win.
  • Money Talks: Must-Read Stories About Money & Politics
    February 17, 2015
    | Katie Rose Quandt
    The best reporting on the influence of money on our democracy. This week: The fundraising potential of Jeb's surname and a proposal for making small campaign donations tax deductible.
  • Democracy & Government
    There Will Be Fewer Child Migrants This Year, But the Crisis Isn't Over
    February 17, 2015
    | Ian Gordon
    Even as the journey north has gotten harder, thousands of kids are fleeing Central America for the United States.
  • It's Time to End Our 'Whatever' Mindset
    February 15, 2015
    | Rev. Michael Livingston
    During Black History Month, we honor those whose contributions to our nation and world seem incalculable. But instead of setting them apart, let's learn from their example.


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