Citizens United

In this file photo, an attendee wears a sticker against money in politics during a rally calling for an end to corporate money in politics and to mark the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, at Lafayette Square near the White House, January 21, 2015 in Washington, DC.

The Super-Wealthy Have Outsize Influence in Politics. Here's How We Can Change That

In 2018, the 10 largest individual donors funneled more than $436 million t...

In 2018, the 10 largest individual donors funneled more than $436 million to Super PACs in the most expensive midterm elections ever. Big money in politics has overwhelmed the political process, granting wealthy special interests...

Common Cause, a national nonpartisan citizens lobbying group, held a protest to urge the Supreme Court to overturn Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Liberals Want to Overturn Citizens United. A New Study Shows Conservatives Do Too

Two-thirds of Republicans, in fact

This combination photo shows the silhouettes of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on July 18, 2016 and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on February 4, 2016.

31 Numbers That Explain the 2016 Election

304: Number of Electoral College Votes won by Republican President-elect Do...

304: Number of Electoral College Votes won by Republican President-elect Donald Trump 2.8 million: Number of votes by which Democrat Hillary Clinton beat Trump in the national popular vote $2.17 billion: Estimated amount spent by...

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., leaves the bipartisan Senate luncheon in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.

Why State Campaign Ads Are Getting Nastier

Outside political groups are playing a larger role

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 7, 2015.

Hillary Clinton Announces Plan to Limit Money in Politics

Hillary Clinton released a plan Tuesday aimed at limiting the influence of ...

Hillary Clinton released a plan Tuesday aimed at limiting the influence of money in American politics, joining a growing chorus of voices on the left calling for campaign finance reform. Clinton's plan would include legislation...

A building on the Microsoft Headquarters campus is pictured July 17, 2014 in Redmond, Washington.

9 Surprising Times Corporations Backed Ballot Measures

When corporations give money to get a ballot issue passed, the issue often ...

When corporations give money to get a ballot issue passed, the issue often affects their bottom lines. A gambling company gives millions to allow the opening of a new casino; an agricultural giant spends huge...

Republican presidential candidate and former Florida governor Jeb Bush speaks to workers at Thumbtack on July 16, 2015 in San Francisco, California.

Super PACs' Haul So Far Tops $266 Million

That's 17 times as much as they did in 2012