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Distorted Democracy: Big Money and Dark Money in the 2012 Elections

A new analysis of pre-election data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and other sources by CALPIRG and Demos shows that outside spending in the first presidential election since Citizens United is living up to its hype: new waves of “outside spending” have been fueled by dark money and unlimited fundraising from a small number of wealthy donors.

News Release | CALPIRG Education Fund | Democracy

Starting Today, Californians Can Register to Vote Online

Statement by Daniela Uribe, CALPIRG New Voters’ Project Fellow Regarding Online Voter Registrations for Californians.

Issue | Democracy

Reclaiming Our Democracy

Stanching the flow of special interest money in our elections.

In The Capitol: Removing Barriers To Voting

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
By | Pedro Morillas
Legislative Director

AB 1436—Establishes an election day registration system in California.

In The Capitol: Getting Money Out Of Politics

Monday, August 13, 2012
By | Pedro Morillas
Legislative Director

SB 1426 (Blakeslee)—Bans specified gifts from lobbyist employers to legislators.

Report | CALPIRG | Democracy

Million-Dollar Megaphones

New report details latest numbers on outside spending, secret money and Super PAC fundraising for 2012 elections.

Why Target Is Still a Target

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
By | Pedro Morillas
Legislative Director

Two years ago, the public spoke out against the Supreme Court’s decision to allow unlimited corporate spending in politics when consumers boycotted Target Corporation for controversial political spending in Minnesota’s state elections. 

News Release | CALPIRG | Democracy

Bill to Ban Certain Gifts to Legislators Approved by State Senate

A bill to prohibit interests who hire lobbyists in Sacramento from giving certain gifts to legislators cleared the State Senate this morning. Over the past decade legislators have received more than $4 million in gifts.

Tragedy reinforces need for Homeowners’ Bill of Rights

Friday, May 18, 2012
By | Jon Fox
Consumer Advocate

Californin man's death is further evidence that big banks have failed consumers.  

News Release | CALPIRG Education Fund | Democracy

Bank of America Shareholders to Vote on Political Spending Resolution

On Wednesday, May 9th, shareholders at Bank of America will vote on a first-of-its-kind “refrain from political spending” resolution. The resolution would request that the board of directors impose a ban on the use of corporate treasury funds to influence the political process. This would include contributions to Super PACs, political non-profits, such as the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) of which Bank of America is a known member, and trade associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce.

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