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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

NYC Council grills Mamdani's Department of Investigation commissioner nominee over campaign activities and donation | amNewYork

Nadia Shihata was nominated as DOI commissioner but faced scrutiny over her past support for Mayor Mamdani during her confirmation hearing.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
18 hours ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Media industry
fromPoynter
15 hours ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
#artificial-intelligence
US politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
#tom-steyer
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
16 hours ago

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

A proposal to reduce in-office requirements for Los Angeles city attorneys to two days a month has sparked significant debate.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
#politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
6 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
6 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
5 days ago

LIVE: California gubernatorial candidate forum being held at Fresno State

The California gubernatorial race features candidate forums focusing on affordability, rural issues, job creation, immigration, and agriculture.
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Squeeze My Balls': Wild Texts Allegedly Show Embattled GOP Lawmaker Made Sexual Demands of Campaign Director

Rep. Tony Gonzales allegedly sent explicit texts to his campaign director in 2020, requesting nude photos and sex, amid scrutiny over his conduct.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
#california
fromKqed
3 days ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
US Elections

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
US Elections

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
#corruption
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC politics

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?

Two major corruption scandals in New York City involve bribery in construction approvals and embezzlement from a nonprofit organization.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Defense attorney says DA Rosen used Stanford protester case to solicit campaign donations

Judge Kelley Paul is considering whether to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from retrying five activists accused of vandalism, due to allegations of campaign fundraising misconduct.
California
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How will we know Labour is really cleaning up party funding? When Reform and the Tories fight like hell to stop it | Polly Toynbee

Government actions on political funding reforms are positive but insufficient, with calls for stronger measures against foreign influence.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

As City Committee Applies Pressure, Lurie's Office Insists There Are No More Documents Relating to Trump Phone Call

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny over withholding records of his phone call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

As City Committee Applies Pressure, Lurie's Office Insists There Are No More Documents Relating to Trump Phone Call

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny over withholding records of his phone call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Can You Name That Political Memoir? A Slate Quiz.

Political memoirs from current and former officials reflect personal experiences and ambitions, often blending blandness with moments of controversy and career revival.
#election-integrity
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Won't somebody think of the children? Advocacy group to spend $50 million to back Democrats pushing child care ahead of the midterms | Fortune

When child care can cost more than your rent or a mortgage, or you have to sacrifice a paycheck in order to be able to take care of a loved one, that can motivate how people vote. Each election cycle, we see candidates recognizing that more and more.
Healthcare
US politics
fromThe Lever
5 days ago

The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat

A New York City Council speaker opposes tax increases while concealing her family's multimillion-dollar wealth through disclosure loopholes.
#bribery
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
6 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
6 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: It's the most critical time'

The cryptocurrency industry is spending $32 million to support pro-crypto candidates in midterm elections, with Fairshake Super Pac leading efforts to advance regulatory frameworks and protect industry gains.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
#trump
fromRaw Story
5 days ago
US politics

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

fromJezebel
5 days ago
US Elections

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

US politics
fromRaw Story
5 days ago

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

A video mock-up of Trump's presidential library featured an American flag with 56 stars, sparking criticism and speculation about its meaning.
US Elections
fromJezebel
5 days ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
NYC politics
fromThe Center Square
5 days ago

New York Democrats block Blakeman's access to public funds

New York Democrats denied Bruce Blakeman access to public financing, potentially undermining his gubernatorial campaign against Kathy Hochul.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Lobbyist accused of trying to extort client after securing Trump pardon | amNewYork

Conservative attorney Josh Nass is charged with hiring an enforcer to extort $500,000 from a client he helped get pardoned by President Trump, threatening physical violence if payment was refused.
US Elections
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
#campaign-finance-violations
Fundraising
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. ethics probe flags 'significant' lapses in Mark Farrell's 2024 mayor campaign

Mark Farrell's 2024 San Francisco mayoral campaign violated state and local campaign finance laws through unreported payments, misreported spending, and improper donation documentation.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Audit Says 2024 Mark Farrell Campaign Complied With Law Despite Violations, Probe Ongoing

San Francisco's Ethics Commission found Mark Farrell's 2024 mayoral campaign failed to report certain payments, misreported spending, and improperly documented donations, though it substantially complied with the law overall.
Fundraising
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. ethics probe flags 'significant' lapses in Mark Farrell's 2024 mayor campaign

Mark Farrell's 2024 San Francisco mayoral campaign violated state and local campaign finance laws through unreported payments, misreported spending, and improper donation documentation.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Audit Says 2024 Mark Farrell Campaign Complied With Law Despite Violations, Probe Ongoing

San Francisco's Ethics Commission found Mark Farrell's 2024 mayoral campaign failed to report certain payments, misreported spending, and improperly documented donations, though it substantially complied with the law overall.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

"There seems to be a growing consensus that the status quo is unsustainable," said Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat who was an early entrant into Congress' prediction market debate.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ted Cruz Pens Scathing Letter to Trump FCC Chief For Greenlighting Unprecedented Media Merger

Senators Cruz and Cantwell oppose the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger due to its unprecedented scale and potential market reach violations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

No Kings' Rallies Fueled By Plump $3 Billion Budget From Hundreds of Organizations: Fox News

No Kings protests are funded by a $3 billion budget from hundreds of organizations aiming to challenge the Trump administration.
Left-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising

Content creators are increasingly leveraging their platforms for direct political fundraising, raising tens of thousands of dollars in single streams and establishing organized coalitions to convert followers into donors for campaigns and causes.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
SF politics
fromWausau Pilot & Review
1 week ago

Washington group's spending in Wausau council races dwarfs what local donors can give - Wausau Pilot & Review

A political group has spent over $44,000 on Wausau city council races, significantly influencing local elections with independent expenditures.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

Former Justice Department attorney Julie Le, who criticized the immigration system's workload demands, is now running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District as a Democrat challenging Ilhan Omar.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Searchable database of unregulated political contributions

527 organizations accept large, unrestricted contributions and collectively spent over $1 billion in 2022.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Complaint to FEC Urges Inquiry Into MAGA Inc. Donations From Billionaire's Daughter That Preceded Trump Pardon

A nonprofit watchdog legal group has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) alleging that a billionaire whom President Donald Trump pardoned made illegal straw donations to a Trump-aligned super PAC The complaint filed earlier this week by the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) requests the FEC to open an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding donations to a group called MAGA Inc. It also alleges that the donations were made for the sole purpose of obtaining a pardon from Trump.
US politics
US politics
fromOpenSecrets News
1 month ago

This handful of firms dominates political ad buying - OpenSecrets News

A small group of private media-buying firms dominated 2024 political ad spending, with Waterfront Strategies far ahead, concentrating influence on campaign and super PAC placement.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Is There a Remedy for Presidential Profiteering?

Trump and his family leveraged the presidency for large profit, including a secret Emirati payment and an A.I. chip sale, raising emolument and secrecy concerns.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Follow the money in San Jose's City Council races - San Jose Spotlight

“I'm honored to have received support from so many of my neighbors,” Altwer told San José Spotlight.
US politics
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

Trump keeps driving online fundraising - for both parties

Small-dollar online donations surged around high-profile confrontations with the Trump administration, with ActBlue and WinRed capturing most party online giving.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Senate GOP aims to reveal companies funding lawsuits

Senate Republicans introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act to require disclosure by third-party litigation funders and bar them from influencing settlements or accessing protected evidence.
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