August 2, 2012The FCC’s new rules requiring online disclosure of who’s paying for political TV ads -- and how much they’re shelling out -- go into effect today.
July 31, 2012Score another one for the FCC in their bid to require local TV stations to make political ad funding disclosures available online.
July 30, 2012Federal attempts to regulate guns are essentially in deep freeze thanks to the deep pockets and strong arm of the National Rifle Association.
July 27, 2012In this Mark Fiore creation, "ALEC" explains the ways corporations and politicians collude to create self-serving laws.
July 26, 2012In a surprising change of heart, the man who shattered the Glass-Steagall Act and practically invented too-big-to-fail banks calls for new regulations.
July 21, 2012If you're hoping Congress will fight climate change, don't hold your breath.
July 20, 2012Morgan Freeman, Sheldon Adelson, the first Mormons, that laid-off steelworker from the Obama ad, and more, in this week's roundup from Mother Jones.
July 19, 2012Journalist Chris Hedges tells the story of Camden, New Jersey resident Lolly Davis.
July 17, 2012Thanks to their friends in the Senate, deep-pocketed campaign donors get to keep their masks on... for now.
July 16, 2012The DISCLOSE Act would make it harder to anonymously spend money on political campaigning. It was voted down along party lines.
