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Money In Politics

League Endorses Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (Article)

The League endorsed the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act introduced by Senator Warren.

LWV Statement on New Tax Loopholes to Protect 'Dark Money' Donors (Press Release)

The Treasury Department opened a massive loophole that will allow special interests to launder unlimited amounts of undisclosed, illegal contributions into federal elections.

Strengthening American Democracy: A Panel Discussion with the Center for American Progress (Blog)

Monday morning, the Center for American Progress hosted a panel discussion examining pro-voter and anti-corruption strategies to make government work more effectively for American democracy.

League Submits Comments to Federal Election Commission (Legal Document)

The League submitted comments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) with regards to the proposals being considered to add disclaimers to online advertisements.

League Urges U.S. Senators to Support Honest Ads Act (Article)

LWVUS sent a letter to U.S. Senate offices encouraging Senators to cosponsor and pass S. 1989 the Honest Ads Act. Members of the LWVUS Lobby Corps will also be visiting offices on this topic.

The Union Edge (Radio): Municipality abolishes Super PACs (News Clips)

 Julie Kessel, President of the St. Petersburg Florida Area League, talks to The Union Edge about the FIRST municipality post-Citizens United to abolish Super PACs and limit foreign corporate spending in local elections.

FEC to Strengthen Online Advertisement Regulation Thanks to League Activists (Blog)

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted unanimously to update and strengthen regulations for online advertisements after thousands of activists including League members and supporters sent comments calling for these upgrades.

Groups Demand FEC Require Online Political Ad Transparency (Blog)

Every American has the right to know who is paying for online political ads, whether it is organizations with ties to foreign governments or wealthy special interests at home.

League Supports Honest Ads Act (Legal Document)

The League joined 27 reform groups calling on Senators to support and cosponsor the legislation.

League Urges U.S. Senators to Cosponsor We the People Act (Legal Document)

The Act provides an important roadmap for solving the vital issues facing our political system and serves as a vehicle to help renew Americans’ faith that the problems facing our democracy can be solved.