In fighting the 'Copper Collar', citizen led reforms established a tradition of public activism and helped shape Montana's unique political culture characterized by face-to-face campaigning, questioning party loyalty, skepticism of outside interests, and grassroots activism.

TEI's The Montana Plan - We have both the legal grounding and moral standing to lead the nation - Help us organize in your community! Learn more & volunteer at transparentelection.org

'The 2024 federal election cycle was the most secretive since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010. Dark money groups, nonprofits and shell companies that spend on elections without revealing their donors' @BrennanCenter www.brennancenter.org/our-work/re...

Join us in ending Dark Money in Montana and kickstarting the movement across the US! We can lead, you can help, we can make a difference. Visit transparentelection.org to learn about The Montana Plan and how you can help! #TEI #DarkMoney #Montana @transparent406

"This struggle between mining kings of limitless wealth made hundreds of men, and ruined thousands; it perverted the moral sense of entire communities..." CP Connolly published 1906-07 McClure's Magazine, via Montana History Portal

Our friends at @IssueOneReform on Money & Politics issueone.org/issues/mone...

It's not regulation, it's redefinition - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com #TEI youtu.be/18QxU7m5NxE

“The Montana Plan,” as local organizers have dubbed it, is moving toward the state’s 2026 ballot as a constitutional initiative. Its language leaves no doubt: Montanans want corporations out of their politics, and they intend to make that decision stick." www.usatoday.com/story/opini...

Transparent Election Initiative socials | X @transparent406, at facebook.com/transparent..., instagram.com/transparent..., bluesky transpelectinit.bsky.social YouTube www.youtube.com/@Transparen... LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/tra... & Disrupt Dark Money blog disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/

Independent Expenditures (excluding party committees) spending increased by a whopping 2,800% from Presidential Election year 2008 (144 Million) to Presidential election year 2024 (4.21 Billion) 🤯 What happened in 2010 🤔 ...

What is Dark Money? @OpenSecretsDC #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI www.opensecrets.org/dark-money

psst... The Montana Plan - learn more at montanaplan.com

"Across the country, the American people are fed up with how our broken campaign finance system enables special interests to buy access and influence in government. In Montana, through this ballot measure, voters will have the opportunity to do something about it.

PEW Research - 66% Rs, 78% Ds feel the role of money in politics is a top concern. Anecdotally, I hear that every day. Join us at @transparent406 and let's get The Montana Plan rolling for not only MT, but the rest of the nation! transparentelection.org disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/money-in-po...

Have that fierce independent spirit Montanans have harnessed over the past century?! We need it! Help us organize in your community - volunteer at transparentelection.org or email [email protected] #TEI #TheMontanaPlan

“The Montana Plan,” as local organizers have dubbed it, is moving toward the state’s 2026 ballot as a constitutional initiative. Its language leaves no doubt: Montanans want corporations out of their politics, and they intend to make that decision stick." www.usatoday.com/story/opini...

Our friends over at @opensecretsDC take notice of The Montana Plan - Thank you! www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/0...

Do you have the power to fly? The right to actually fly? Of course not! We're working to ensure corporations don't have the power to spend in politics. That's The Montana Plan. youtube.com/shorts/3wHw... Join us!

"Like all constitutions, the Montana Constitution is a creature of compromise, spinning a web of rights and powers holding each other in tension. statecourtreport.org/our-work/an...

FAQ-TMP uses the term "Artificial Person" not to evoke artificial intelligence, but to underscore a fundamental legal truth: these entities—including corporations, unions, LLCs, and other state-created associations—are legal constructs, not natural beings.. #TheMontanaPlan #TEI

Join us in ending Dark Money and kickstarting the movement across the US! We can lead, you can help, we can make a difference. Visit transparentelection.org to learn about The Montana Plan and how you can help in Montana or your own backyard! #TEI #DarkMoney #TheMontanaPlan

The Montana Plan grew from Tom’s work on the ‘Corporate Power Reset’ and now he specifically details the ins and outs of how we undo Citizens United, starting in Montana! #TheMontanaPlan #TEI www.americanprogress.org/article/the...

$0 - 2.6 Billion 🤯 Super PAC spending has grown from zero in 2010 to over $2.6 billion in the 2023–2024 cycle, fundamentally changing the campaign finance landscape in the United States. Join us at transparentelection.org @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney

How we started: Former Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, Jeff Mangan @jmangan, announces the launch of the Transparent Election Initiative (TEI), a groundbreaking effort to champion meaningful campaign finance reform and tackle the challenges posed by Citizens United.

.@IssueOneReform 's statement on the TEI's The Montana Plan "This game-changing ballot measure is one of the most innovative approaches to curb the undue influence of big money in politics and end secret spending in elections I’ve seen." issueone.org/press/new-m...

Why does The Montana Plan make an exception for political committees? Why do we structure that exception the way we do?

Tired of dark money, no transparency, hidden donors? The Montana Plan takes away a corporation's power to spend in your state's politics. It really is that simple. We're starting in Montana! Learn more at transparentelection.org and join us by organizing in your community!

In fighting the 'Copper Collar', citizen-led reforms established a tradition of public activism and helped shape Montana's unique political culture characterized by face-to-face campaigning, questioning party loyalty, skepticism of outside interests, and grassroots activism.

We have 4 community events scheduled for September - UPCOMING - Helena (also streaming via zoom!) on Sept 24th and Bozeman on Sept 30th! Visit disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/events for more information.

Campaign Legal Center @CampaignLegal - What is Dark Money? campaignlegal.org/update/what... @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney

It's not regulation, it's redefinition - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com #TEI youtu.be/18QxU7m5NxE

"Montana may be next: A proposed 2026 ballot initiative would, if passed, amend the state constitution to end the power of corporations and dark money groups to spend unlimited sums on politics. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politic...

The 2024 election set a record for “dark money” (funds from groups that conceal their donors), with over $1.9 billion spent by such organizations - Brennan Center @BrennanCenter @transparent406

We have 4 community events scheduled for September - UPCOMING - Helena (also streaming via zoom!) on Sept 24th and Bozeman on Sept 30th!

8 in 10 Americans, republicans and democrats, think there is too much corporate money in politics. We agree! Help us do something about it at transparentelection.org #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TEI #TheMontanaPlan

Tired of dark money, no transparency, hidden donors? The Montana Plan takes away a corporation's power to spend in your state's politics. It really is that simple. We're starting in #Montana! Volunteer, Contribute, Organize, Engage! transparentelection.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Q...

The Transparent Election Initiative aims to undo in Montana the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United under what the campaign’s members are calling the “Montana Plan.” helenair.com/news/state-...

Join us in Bozeman on September 30 at 6PM and learn about TEI and The Montana Plan! Everyone is welcome! Bozeman Public Library disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e... #TheMontanaPlan #TEI

Join us in Helena or stream on Zoom on September 24 at 6PM - Everyone is welcome! We'll have special guests both presenting in-person and online! Helena College Lecture Hall #TheMontanaPlan #TEI disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e...

Independent Expenditures (excluding party committees) spending increased by a whopping 2,800% from Presidential Election year 2008 (144 Million) to Presidential election year 2024 (4.21 Billion) 🤯 What happened in 2010 🤔 ...

"The story of copper is largely woven around the passions, hatreds, and ambitions of two men … to understand the story, one must understand the men" CP Connolly published 1906-07 McClure's Magazine, via Montana History Portal

"The Montana Plan gives us a real chance to level the playing field. Every Montanan deserves to have their voice heard, not just those with the deepest pockets." Join Chris & friends & neighbors in Montana & across the Nation transparentelection.org #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney

PEW Research - 66% Rs, 78% Ds feel the role of money in politics is a top concern. Anecdotally, I hear that every day. Join us at @transparent406 and let's get The Montana Plan rolling for not only MT, but the rest of the nation! transparentelection.org disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/money-in-po...

Join us in Butte today, Wednesday September 10 at 6PM at the Copper Lounge at Montana Tech! - Everyone is welcome! Watch for upcoming local events across Montana! See you in Butte! #TheMontanaPlan #TEI #Butte disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e...

Independent Expenditures - 'In many cases, the activity takes place without complete or immediate disclosure about who is funding it, preventing voters from understanding who is truly behind many political messages.

.@IssueOneReform 's statement on the TEI's The Montana Plan "This game-changing ballot measure is one of the most innovative approaches to curb the undue influence of big money in politics and end secret spending in elections I’ve seen." issueone.org/press/new-m...

8 in 10 Americans, republicans and democrats, think there is too much corporate money in politics. We agree! Help us do something about it at transparentelection.org #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TEI #TheMontanaPlan

Join us in Butte on September 10th at 6:00PM - Everyone is welcome! Watch for upcoming local events across Montana, will be announcing additional community & virtual events! Like us to present to your group or community? We Welcome it! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e...

Join us in Butte on September 10th at 6:00PM - Everyone is welcome! Watch for upcoming local events across Montana, will be announcing additional community & virtual events! Like us to present to your group or community? We Welcome it! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e...

PEW Research - 66% Rs, 78% Ds feel the role of money in politics is a top concern. Anecdotally, I hear that every day. Join us at @transparent406 and let's get The Montana Plan rolling for not only MT, but the rest of the nation! transparentelection.org disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/money-in-po...