Ruling: 'A Raging Flashflood of Corporate Money'

"...the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission dismantled key restrictions in the 2002 McCain-Fein­gold..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Buck Wood on Dark Money

Campaign finance lawyer rejects Prop K claims

"...two or more are gathered together to affect an election, they're a PAC. And if they raise or spend..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

TRMPAC Finally Lands in Court

Longtime Republican testifies ... for the Democrats

"...laws to ensure GOP victories in the 2002 legislative elections. The trial opened this week before visiting state District..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tomstown Suits Go Forward

A Travis Co. judge declines TRMPAC's motions for summary judgment

"...– the Travis Co. grand jury investigation into the election activities of TRMPAC and the Texas Association of Business..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...face revocation of their right to prescribe narcotics and/or federal criminal prosecution. Oregon officials cried foul, arguing in part..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teenage Mutant Ninja Politics

The Hypocritical Limits of Campaign Finance Reform

"...Shortly after signing the McCain-Feingold federal legislation last week (in a private ceremony apparently intended..."

April 5, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...officials, including Gov. George W. Bush, have vigorously opposed federal protection for the salamander. In February 1995, Bush wrote..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dark Money

Campaign finance reform as true-life political thriller

"...says Ann M. Ravel, the former chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission and one of this film’s more inspiring..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...area conservation programs will get six-figure boosts from the federal government in the near future, thanks to some old..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Letters at 3AM: Just Since April

Secret surveillance efforts fly in the face of our Constitution

"...April 13: "[T]hree Republican commissioners on the six-seat [Federal Election Commission] have stymied efforts..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Easy Money

City plots downtown's retail future

"...to RAGA are controlled by the Republican National State Elections Committee (RNSEC), an arm of the Republican National Committee,..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Better Zed Than Dead?

Complaint filed against House Rep. Zedler

"...It's not an election without allegations of soft money, but Rep. Bill Zedler,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Scoring a Point for Community; and The Kochs Are Coming!

"...Supreme Court edict in last year's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case. The Supremes ruled that a corporation..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...violating state campaign finance laws during the November 2006 election. Filing suit in Travis Co. District Court last Thursday,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...like the ones required for other appointees to state commissions and agencies. The first chairman of UTIMCO was Thomas..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Greens Gain Ballot Access in Curious Fashion

Dems question Greens' help from GOP

"...fight to place its statewide candidates on November's general election ballot, but it now faces awkward questions about selling..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Revenge of the Cyborgs

Speech may be free, but justice costs real money

"...Court opinions this week in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case – which struck down virtually all..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Ames Jones Aims for DC

Railroad commissioner starts exploratory committee to replace Hutchson in 2010

"...than anyone thought: It turns out that Republican Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones filled out the paperwork for an..."

Dec. 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Just How Super Is Your PAC?

"Outside money" hits Austin, and the reverberations begin

"...reported on Newsdesk Oct. 24, according to South Forward's Federal Election Commission filings, the calls were funded by the..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...could dump as much money as they liked into elections, just as long as they didn't give it directly..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Run-Off

The 'common sense conservative' comes under fire from both sides

"...to be sure that McCain would win the presidential election, so during the Demo­cratic primary he decided to participate..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Vote Suit

Put it on paper!

"...trial some time early next year, but the November election will proceed as planned...."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Media Clips

"Media Clips" weighs in on Web site parody of George Bush, Statesman reporter Ben Wear moved off of the city hall beat, and Travis County District Judge Jeanne Meurer declines to issue ruling in KOOP case.

"...W. Bush's presidential campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against gwbush.com, a Web site maintained..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Forgiving His Trespasses

Fight for the Right

"...religious right, but in order to capture the general election, they have to appeal to the moderate mainstream. For..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Country Club PERCs

Political Economy Researchers Preach Laissez Faire

"...by upstream residents is to require local, state and federal governments to use their authority to prevent pollution from..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

TV Eye

Looking back at the best and worst of election night 2008

"...a faint smile. Much has already been written about election night. I'm still digesting what happened but have these..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

President Bush's campaign mastered the use of the World Wide Web, and is expected to continue in office

"...evenly divided Senate. And the rancorous aftermath of the election -- including the controversial decision by the U.S. Supreme..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Media Clips

The top 10 media events of 1999.

"...Oppel bashed the city's system of advisory boards and commissions, which make recommendations to the City Council on whether..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Congressional Crossroads

Profiles of Austin’s six congressional campaigns

"...(where Pete Flores defeated Pete Gallego in a special election) as a warning against complacency. "I see it mainly..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...6% to Cornyn's 50%, he is now also under Federal Election Commission investigation over allegations of campaign donations in..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature

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