[email protected] poll: 75% of Americans — including 84% of D's, 65% of R's, and 73% of independents — say unlimited spending in elections makes our democracy weaker because it gives wealthy special interests too much influence over elected officials issueone.org/press/new-po...

One factor that contributed to Zohran Mamdani’s rise: New York City’s public financing system. Learn more from @davidsirota.com @levernews.com www.levernews.com/how-zohran-m...

"The heroism of election officials in the face of growing public pressure and adversity cannot be understated" writes @issueonereform.bsky.social intern Caroline Pirrone on ahead of Election Hero Day thereformcompass.substack.com/p/election-h...

“Money in politics is no longer a partisan issue.... speaking in particular of Montana’s attempt to amend the constitution by Transparent Election Initiative. “One of the most important things we can provide is transferring apathy into action.” disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/national-po...

"Bipartisan former officials, billionaires defend restrictions on money in politics in Maine lawsuit" reports @mainemorningstar.com citing new legal brief by bipartisan group of 24 members of @issueonereform.bsky.social's ReFormers Caucus mainemorningstar.com/2025/10/30/b...

In Montana, there's a proposed ballot measure to eliminate corporate & dark money spending in elections. @davidsirota.com of @levernews.com examines this proposal, citing @issueonereform.bsky.social's new poll that shows Montanans overwhelming support this idea www.levernews.com/the-montana-...

New poll: 63% of Americans — including 73% of Democrats, 61% of independents, and 53% of Republicans — disagree with the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that corporations and labor unions have a right to spend unlimited money to influence elections issueone.org/press/new-po...

In Montana, there's a proposed ballot measure to eliminate corporate & dark money spending in elections. @davidsirota.com @thelever.bsky.social examine this proposal, citing @issueonereform.bsky.social's new poll that shows Montanans overwhelming support this idea www.levernews.com/the-montana-...

“Large super PAC contributions are one of the biggest threats to the integrity of American democracy,” warn a bipartisan group of former elected officials in an amicus brief filed yesterday with the First Circuit Court of Appeals issueone.org/press/reform...

NEW: Bipartisan group of former elected officials who are members of @issueonereform.bsky.social ReFormers Caucus urge federal appeals court to side with Maine voters who want caps on contributions to super PACs issueone.org/press/reform...

"National poll shows support for Montana-based solution to Citizens United" writes @dailymontanan.com about new @issueonereform.bsky.social poll dailymontanan.com/2025/10/28/n...

New @issueonereform.bsky.social poll: 75% of Americans — including 84% of Democrats, 65% of Republicans and 73% of independents — say unlimited spending in elections makes our democracy weaker because it gives wealthy special interests too much influence issueone.org/press/new-po...

If you are in Kalispell tonight, Oct 27, head down to the NW Montana History Museum and learn about The Montana Plan at 6pm. @transpelectinit.bsky.social

1. Last week, there were 3 Trump corruption scandals in 4 days that would define any other presidency. Most people are probably not even AWARE of all three scandals. 🧵

Fact: Super PACs spent $4.1 BILLION on ads in federal races during the 2024 election cycle. That's up more than 50% since 2020, when super PACs spent $2.7 BILLION. And up more than 500% since 2012, when super PACs spent $623 MILLION h/t @opensecrets.org @issueonereform.bsky.social

Fact: Super PAC spending in congressional elections continues to skyrocket. During the 2022 midterms, super PACs combined to spend $1.9 BILLION on independent expenditures (aka ads). That's more than DOUBLE the $894 million super PACs collectively spent in the 2018 midterms h/t @opensecrets.org

In the 15 years since Citizens United and SpeechNow court cases ushered in the super PAC era, these big-money groups have reshaped campaigns. Super PACs accounted for 28% of all spending in federal elections during the 2024 election cycle — up from just 2% of spending in 2010 h/t @opensecrets.org

President Trump’s demand that the Justice Department pay him more than $200 million “is a clear attempt to take money from American taxpayers” says Alix Fraser of @issueonereform.bsky.social issueone.org/press/trumps...

Regulatory intervention in DC to require citizens to provide proof of citizenship each time they register to vote would be an unfunded mandate on state & local jurisdictions. @levernews.com cites new @issueonereform.bsky.social comments to the EAC www.regulations.gov/comment/EAC-...

“.. the architects of First Lady meme coin $MELANIA were accused of fraud, allegedly organizing the launch knowing the coin would plummet, court filings released Tuesday show, according to AFP.” @barrons.com www.barrons.com/articles/bit...

Meta spent a record $19.7 million on federal lobbying during the first three quarters of 2025. To date, Meta has hired 87 lobbyists — roughly one for every six members of Congress. issueone.org/articles/big...

7 of the largest tech, AI & social media companies spent a combined $50M on federal lobbying during the first 9 months of 2025, new docs reviewed by @issueonereform.bsky.social show That's an average of nearly $400,000 for every day that Congress has been in session! issueone.org/articles/big...

FLASH: Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to murder Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week www.cbsnews.com/news/pardone...

What does “free speech” mean in the digital age? We'll join Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" for a discussion on speech, responsibility, and online harms. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ

"Hands Off Our Elections: States and Congress, Not Presidents, Set the Rules," writes @issueonereform.bsky.social Policy Director Michael McNulty thefulcrum.us/governance-l...

When public officials cash in on pay-to-play politics, our democracy pays the price. @issueonereform.bsky.social's latest Corruption Chronicles index tracks the deals, donors, and dollars defining Trump’s second term issueone.org/articles/the...

Yes, President Trump's cryptocurrency ventures raise potential corruption and national security concerns because investors — who could include wealthy foreign nationals or foreign governments — literally line Trump's pockets.

Billy Long's leadership PAC — which received an infusion of $$ from people associated with a company that has been accused of selling fraudulent tax credits after Long was nominated to lead the IRS — is no more. Its last act: Donating its last $1,662 to charity docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/form...

Exciting virtual campaign finance event on TUESDAY hosted by @americanprogress.bsky.social: "Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs," featuring former Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), @thmoore.bsky.social, @jmangan.bsky.social, @sarahhaan.bsky.social & more www.americanprogress.org/events/undoi...

You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned

"Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals" @hanktucker1.bsky.social for @forbes.com

NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall! I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures. Explore, share, save:

One thing the FEC hasn't been able to do since it hasn't had a quorum for nearly 5 months: Audit the inaugural committee of President Trump, which underreported its receipts by ~$3M and improperly attributed multiple contributions thereformcompass.substack.com/p/trump-inau...

The latest "Meet the Faces Of Democracy" Q&A from @issueonereform.bsky.social features Wendy Sartory Link of Palm Beach County, Florida. She discusses the importance of community outreach & the need for consistent federal funding of elections infrastructure issueone.org/interviews/m...

Discrepancies in campaign finance filings for Trump's inauguration should concern lawmakers and the FEC thereformcompass.substack.com/p/trump-inau...

weird how these responsible tech giants only respond after the media starts asking questions

Read the Dekleptocracy substack: "When a phantom foundation with no address, no registration and a founder who might not exist, wires $100 million to the president's crypto company, America has a problem" dekleptocracy.substack.com/p/trumps-she...

Alarming trend: The Trump admin has begun dismantling the very cybersecurity infrastructure Republicans helped build. Read more from @issueonereform.bsky.social issueone.org/articles/ame...

Big money appears to be flowing into Turning Point USA in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, reports Peter Stone for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

While announcing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa workers, the Trump administration outlined the path to lucrative exceptions for its allies. www.levernews.com/pay-for-play...

Congress has an Article I responsibility to fund federal cybersecurity programs. What lawmakers do in the coming months will determine whether the United States rebuilds its cyber posture — or hands victory to our adversaries, explains @issueonereform.bsky.social issueone.org/articles/ame...

The Trump admin has begun dismantling the very cybersecurity infrastructure Republicans helped build. Agencies have been gutted, experienced leaders pushed out, and core cyber deterrence strategies scrapped. Read more from @issueonereform.bsky.social issueone.org/articles/ame...

How much money has Turning Points USA raised from opaque, conservative-aligned donor-advised funds and dark money orgs? Lots. E.g.: The Bradley Impact Fund has given $23.6 million since 2014 & Donors Trust has given $4 million since 2020 h/t @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Miss @rickhasen.bsky.social's Safeguarding Democracy Project's hour-long webinar earlier this week on "The Risk of Federal Interference in the 2026 Midterm Elections"? A recording is now online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=es09...

Answer: “Presidency Boosts Trump’s Net Worth By $3 Billion In A Year”

💸NEW: "Trump Media General Counsel Sold Every Share He Could—Becoming Second Insider To Cut Stake" me, for @forbes.com

After yesterday's horrific assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, co-chairs of our ReFormers Caucus Amb. Tim Roemer and Rep. Charles Boustany share their devastation and call for a bipartisan rejection of political violence. https://tinyurl.com/27fsxsen

Important words from former DC police officer Michael Fanone in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk michaelfanone.substack.com/p/my-stateme...

We condemn this abhorrent act of violence. This is not how we do our politics. https://issueone.org/press/violence-has-no-place-in-our-communities-and-must-be-rejected/