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From Chevron to Uber, these companies are giving the most to California legislative candidates

Independent expenditure committees are significantly shaping California legislative races, with nearly $100 million spent this year alone.

'The Game!' Chris Cuomo Eviscerates DNC as Mirror of RNC

Democrats and Republicans alike are influenced by wealthy elites despite promises to regulate corporate interests.

From Chevron to Uber, these companies are giving the most to California legislative candidates

Independent expenditure committees are significantly shaping California legislative races, with nearly $100 million spent this year alone.

'The Game!' Chris Cuomo Eviscerates DNC as Mirror of RNC

Democrats and Republicans alike are influenced by wealthy elites despite promises to regulate corporate interests.
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Who's paying for Berkeley's rent control ballot measures?

Outside funding significantly influences local rent control measures, revealing deep political connections between local and national interests.
#super-pac

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Donald Trump super PAC

Major business figures are significantly funding the pro-Trump PAC, 'Right for America', indicating a strong financial push for Trump's 2024 campaign.

Coinbase Pours $25M More Into Fairshake as CEO Armstrong Says 'We're Not Slowing Down'

Coinbase is proactively funding its political agenda by pledging $25 million to a crypto super-PAC for the 2026 midterm elections.

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Donald Trump super PAC

Major business figures are significantly funding the pro-Trump PAC, 'Right for America', indicating a strong financial push for Trump's 2024 campaign.

Coinbase Pours $25M More Into Fairshake as CEO Armstrong Says 'We're Not Slowing Down'

Coinbase is proactively funding its political agenda by pledging $25 million to a crypto super-PAC for the 2026 midterm elections.
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Miriam Adelson Goes Searching for More Trump Donors

Miriam Adelson has shifted to soliciting donations from other billionaires after investing $100 million in her pro-Trump super PAC, Preserve America.

Billionaires are attacking San Francisco's system of democracy - 48 hills

Proposition D threatens San Francisco's democratic oversight by limiting commissions that represent diverse community voices and potentially supports unethical political fundraising.

How Elon Musk is helping Donald Trump to win the 2024 election

Elon Musk's financial and strategic support for Trump reflects a significant and unprecedented involvement in the upcoming presidential campaign.
#elections

Can Money Help Save Democracy?

Increased philanthropic funding for democracy is critical as anxiety about its future rises, highlighted by the upcoming U.S. elections.

Special interests back Silicon Valley candidates for state office - San Jose Spotlight

Special interest groups are heavily funding candidates in local Assembly races, illustrating the increasing influence of outside money on elections.

Can Money Help Save Democracy?

Increased philanthropic funding for democracy is critical as anxiety about its future rises, highlighted by the upcoming U.S. elections.

Special interests back Silicon Valley candidates for state office - San Jose Spotlight

Special interest groups are heavily funding candidates in local Assembly races, illustrating the increasing influence of outside money on elections.
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#labour-party

Labour donor quits Treasury role amid cronyism' claims

Labour party faces scrutiny over granting preferential access and roles to major donors amidst political controversy.

Who are the biggest donors to the Labour party? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Labour Party received record donations in 2024 from prominent business figures and trade unions.

Angela Rayner rejects claims she broke rules on donations

Angela Rayner acknowledges public concerns about political donations but calls for a broader debate on political funding.

Beckenham and Penge MP received 44,000 in donations last year

Labour MPs received the most donations, totaling 9.3 million, raising concerns about private influences in politics.

Labour donor quits Treasury role amid cronyism' claims

Labour party faces scrutiny over granting preferential access and roles to major donors amidst political controversy.

Who are the biggest donors to the Labour party? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Labour Party received record donations in 2024 from prominent business figures and trade unions.

Angela Rayner rejects claims she broke rules on donations

Angela Rayner acknowledges public concerns about political donations but calls for a broader debate on political funding.

Beckenham and Penge MP received 44,000 in donations last year

Labour MPs received the most donations, totaling 9.3 million, raising concerns about private influences in politics.
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Direct democracy is in California's political DNA. How to be informed this election

California's political system empowers voters through direct democracy, allowing them to legislate and amend the constitution.
Public support for initiatives reflects widespread approval of direct democracy in California despite high costs associated with the process.
#leonard-leo

Well, This Letter From a Billionaire Conservative Kingmaker Is Downright Chilling!

Leonard Leo asserts the need for aggressive funding and action to support a conservative agenda, reflecting heightened political tensions in America.

Scoop: Conservative activist Leonard Leo threatens funding for right-wing groups

Leonard Leo urges conservative groups to become more aggressive and action-oriented, threatening funding cuts unless they adopt a strategic, proactive approach.

Well, This Letter From a Billionaire Conservative Kingmaker Is Downright Chilling!

Leonard Leo asserts the need for aggressive funding and action to support a conservative agenda, reflecting heightened political tensions in America.

Scoop: Conservative activist Leonard Leo threatens funding for right-wing groups

Leonard Leo urges conservative groups to become more aggressive and action-oriented, threatening funding cuts unless they adopt a strategic, proactive approach.
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Don't Forget to Like and !

Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true; they may be a front for foreign propaganda.
#democratic-primary

AIPAC Planned to Spend $100M on Elections This Year. It Already Surpassed That.

AIPAC's significant funding is reshaping Democratic primaries, aiding pro-Israel candidates against progressive critics.

Sarah Elfreth, Maryland's Youngest Female State Senator, Wins House Primary

Youngest woman elected to Maryland State Senate wins crowded Democratic primary race with bipartisan legislative victories.

AIPAC Planned to Spend $100M on Elections This Year. It Already Surpassed That.

AIPAC's significant funding is reshaping Democratic primaries, aiding pro-Israel candidates against progressive critics.

Sarah Elfreth, Maryland's Youngest Female State Senator, Wins House Primary

Youngest woman elected to Maryland State Senate wins crowded Democratic primary race with bipartisan legislative victories.
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Sinn Fein tops Northern Ireland party income table - including another 212,000 from mysterious benefactor

Sinn Féin's funding includes a significant donation from a mysterious benefactor, prompting discussions on transparency in political financing.

Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen's niece raises more than Macron

Political funding in France has shifted towards the right, with Reconquete receiving more private donations than Macron's party.

2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races

Two groups, National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes, join forces to support candidates in state supreme court races, aiming to protect independence and ensure neutral interpretation of law.
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