“SCOTUS v. the American worker: The upcoming Supreme Court case that could explode inequality”
Liz Kennedy writes for Salon.
Category Archives: campaign finance
“How Corporate Political Spending Will Stay Secret in Wisconsin”
“Informing Shareholders: Providing a Roadmap for the SEC to Act to Require Public Corporations to Disclose Political Spending”
William Nelson has posted this draft on SSRN (forthcoming, Albany Government Law Review). Here is the abstract:
The Supreme Court erred by not revisiting its holding in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC). I made this argument in a… Continue reading
“In battle over ‘forced recusals,’ Louisiana Supreme Court justice takes his case to federal court”
Fascinating:
In an unusual legal skirmish, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes filed a federal lawsuit over the holidays against four of his fellow justices, challenging their decision to exclude Hughes from participating in consideration of two so-called legacy… Continue reading
Greg Sargent Reviews Plutocrats United for Washington Post Sunday Book World
Review:
In the end, what may matter most is the view of a mere nine people. Four current Supreme Court justices — two liberals and two conservatives — are likely to retire in the next eight years. So the… Continue reading
Pity the Billionaire
With all the money the Kochs are pouring into politics, “You’d think we could have more influence,” Charles Koch said.
“Two agencies at odds on whether law allows secret donations”
The latest from WI.
“Law allows political parties to hide sources of corporate donations”
Wisconsin, naturally.
“The Past and Future of Buckley v. Valeo”
Cato and CCP will be holding this event in DC on Jan. 26.
“Single-Candidate Super PACs and the Transparency Option”
“No One Hates Political Ads More Than Car Dealers”
“Buckley @ 40: The Supreme Court’s Most Important Money in Politics Case, Four Decades Later”
Demos doing this great event Jan. 28 in DC.
“Steve Israel: Confessions of a Congressman”
Rep. Israel in NYT oped:
Since then, I’ve spent roughly 4,200 hours in call time, attended more than 1,600 fund-raisers just for my own campaign and raised nearly $20 million in increments of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000 per election cycle.… Continue reading
“Congress Could Revamp FEC Enforcement: CRS”
Bloomberg BNA:
Congress could address persistent criticism of the Federal Election Commission by clarifying controversial issues in campaign finance law or by restructuring the FEC itself, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
The report… Continue reading