The Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Elections Commission and Congress have all played a role in the emergence of undisclosed contributions in the 2012 elections.

Wondering who's behind that political ad on your TV screen? A new app from Sunlight Foundation puts that information in the palm of your hand.

Watch early clips from this weekend's show about outspoken nuns on a road trip addressing faith, politics and Paul Ryan's budget.

This smart chart compares the net worth of the presidential candidates, members of Congress and the general public.

An investigation by our friends at ProPublica of the tax-exempt organizations that have become the "primary conduit for anonymous big-money contributions" in the 2012 election.

Bill wants your help building awareness about legal obstacles placed in front of valid voters across the country.

Two conservative nonprofits, Crossroads GPS and Americans for Prosperity, have poured almost $60 million into TV ads to influence the presidential race so far, new spending estimates show.

Scientists believe that they may yet find life in the dark matter spewed by giant red and blue planets into our election atmosphere.

With millions of Americans tuning into the London games, the candidates have latched on, hoping some of that Olympic gold will rub off.

Estimates of total election costs jump significantly, and other news, in this week's roundup from Mother Jones.