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In this week's Letters to the Editor, Ryan LaLonde voices support for Adriana Valencia's campaign for the AC Transit Board, and Jay Garfinkle encourages voters to read campaign literature "with a good dose of skepticism regarding its accuracy and truthfulness." https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-to-the-editor-for-september-11-2026/

#AcTransit #alameda #CampaignFinance #LetterToTheEditor

https://www.europesays.com/people/220742/ Gavin Newsom’s political spending draws FEC scrutiny #california #CampaignFinance #FederalElectionCommission #GavinNewsom #governor #Politics #USNews

Stations have to file their political ad orders with the FCC, and those filings are public. AZ Follow the Money pulls the ones from 26 Arizona broadcast stations into a single searchable ledger for the 2026 cycle.

Search by committee or station, sort by dollars or flight date, and every row links back to the source FCC document. Built by one person from public records.

azfollowthe.money

#Arizona #CampaignFinance #ArizonaPolitics #DarkMoney

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/us/politics/supreme-court-republicans-ads.html

Trump to allocate $500 million from super PAC to midterms

US President Trump said he planned to allocate $400 million to $500 ‌million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to boost Republican candidates in midterm elections in November. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #DonaldTrump #MAGAInc #SuperPAC #Midterms2026 #RepublicanParty #USPolitics #Elections2026 #Congress #GOP #BreakingNews #PoliticalFunding #USElections #WhiteHouse #CampaignFinance #PresidentTrump Read the story here: 👉…

https://fllics.com/en/video/trump-to-allocate-500-million-from-super-pac-to-midterms/

A shift to the right in tech was "mostly confined to the ultra-wealthy and ultra-influential. Some CEOs, upper-level executives, crypto workers, and venture capitalists are the only workers to have transitioned much of their giving to Republicans ... 93% of software developers and other tech workers donated solely or primarily to Democratic committees in 2024":
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/tech-worker-democrat-republican-22378308.php
#politics #CampaignFinance

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown

WASHINGTON…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #2026elections #APTopNews #Campaignfinance #Congress #DonaldTrump #Elections #Generalnews #Governmentbudgets #Headlines #Legislation #mikejohnson #Militaryanddefense #Politics #rosadelauro #TomCole #TopStories #U.S.DemocraticParty #U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurity #U.S.governmentshutdown #U.S.news #U.S.RepublicanParty #UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentatives #Washingtonnews
https://www.newsbeep.com/714838/

Don’t Trust The Name On The PAC

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/08/24/dont-trust-the-name-on-the-pac/

Here’s the link to the data: https://data4democracy.substack.com/p/hook-and-squeeze

#Democrats #dems #uspol #campaignFinance #elections #fraud #shameful

RE: https://social.coop/@foolishowl/117117642233267210

So, the #Dems and their #spam partners are committing elder financial abuse, just like the gop. And just like the #GOP threatened legal hellfire if the story was published.

Oh, politicians…are there any of you who don’t deserve hot tar, feathers and a rail out of town?

Also, the #NYT and the #Bulwark are fucking cowards.

#uspol #campaignFinance #elections #fraud

Jacob Rubashkin: "Will a few mega donors decide to make Gina Hinojosa competitive financially in her campaign for governor of Texas? Texas is a no limit state, so a single billionaire could cut a check for $50 million and completely change the dynamic. Does a summer of close polling get someone off the sidelines?"
#BoostThisSoThatBillionairesCanReadIt #CampaignFinance copy: @renewedresistance #politics #TXgov

Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/nyregion/ronald-lauder-republicans-donor.html

Jake Tapper Tried to Derail Abdul El Sayed—The Progressive Candidate Was Ready

Jake Tapper tries to shift Michigan’s Senate race toward foreign-policy controversy, but Abdul El-Sayed keeps the focus on healthcare, schools, and working people.

Democrats Outpace Republicans in Key Senate Races Despite Primaries Challenges

📰 Original title: Dems have a big cash advantage in key Senate races

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/democrats-outpace-republicans-in-key-senate-races-despite-primaries-challenges.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#politics #senateelections #campaignfinance

Platner's campaign spent $14 million through May 20 (FEC). Roughly 70% flowed to out-of-state media and digital vendors—built from $25 average donations. The consultant class captured a fund raised on working-class authenticity. https://twp.ai/4htUMd #USPolitics #CampaignFinance

The July 21 primary is close and ballots are out. Before you vote, it is worth knowing who funds the candidates.

AZ Follow the Money is an independent volunteer project that visualizes Arizona campaign finance using Secretary of State public records.

https://azfollowthe.money/

#Arizona #AZpol #Elections #CampaignFinance Please boost.

🎯 Trump personally called FIFA to reverse a red card. The Court just let parties spend unlimited money directly on candidates — in a case brought by JD Vance himself. Same week Vance praised Nixon.
The man who said Watergate was no big deal helped dismantle the campaign finance laws Congress passed because of Watergate.
https://v64otd.com/dispatch/the-relationship-is-the-product/
#Corporatocracy #CampaignFinance #FIFA #V64OTD #Democracy #SCOTUS

CW: Occasional Foul Language. Always Political.

We interviewed @justinjpearson.bsky.social who is running for Congress (TN-9) about fighting back against gerrymandering, data centers, & billionaire megadonors.

Thank you to our friends @couriernewsroom.bsky.social for filming!

Link: https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social/post/3mpypehuhp22l

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U.S. Supreme Court’s Decisions from Tuesday June 30 2026 – What They Mean for You

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its 2025-2026 term on Tuesday, June 30, by issuing several landmark rulings that will have lasting effects on immigration, education, elections, campaign finance, and constitutional rights.

Whether you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, these decisions could affect your family, your vote, your taxes, or future public policy.

Here’s what happened—and what it means.

Birthright Citizenship Remains Protected

One of the Court’s biggest rulings rejected efforts to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

The Court ruled that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment continues to guarantee citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The decision preserves a constitutional principle that has existed for more than 125 years.  

What this means for you

• Children born in the U.S. remain U.S. citizens at birth.
• States and federal agencies cannot deny citizenship based solely on a parent’s immigration status.
• Any future changes would likely require a constitutional amendment or a major shift in Supreme Court precedent.

States Can Restrict Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

The Court also upheld laws allowing states to restrict transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.

The majority concluded that these laws do not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause under the circumstances presented in the cases before the Court.  

What this means for you

If you have children in public schools or college athletics:

• States may continue enforcing laws that limit participation based on biological sex.
• School athletic policies could continue changing depending on state law.
• Additional lawsuits involving other LGBTQ+ issues are still expected.

Campaign Finance Rules Changed

In another significant decision, the Supreme Court struck down federal limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates.

Supporters argue the decision strengthens political speech protected by the First Amendment, while critics believe it could increase the influence of wealthy donors and political organizations.  

What this means for voters

• Political parties can work more closely with candidates during campaigns.
• Expect increased spending during future elections.
• Campaign advertising and fundraising could grow substantially in upcoming federal and state races.

Gun Cases Left Unresolved

The Court declined to hear several cases challenging firearm restrictions affecting adults between ages 18 and 20.

By refusing to hear the appeals, existing lower court decisions remain in place, meaning gun laws will continue to vary depending on where someone lives.  

What this means

• There is still no nationwide rule regarding firearm purchases for 18-to-20-year-olds.
• Different federal appeals courts continue reaching different conclusions.
• The issue could return to the Supreme Court in a future term.

A Court That Continues to Shape National Policy

These rulings conclude another consequential Supreme Court term that addressed issues including:

• Immigration
• Executive power
• Voting rights
• Campaign finance
• LGBTQ+ rights
• Gun laws
• Federal agency authority

Several decisions expanded presidential authority in some areas while limiting it in others, reflecting the Court’s continued influence on nearly every aspect of American government.  

What This Means for North Carolina Residents

For residents across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake County, and North Carolina:

• Schools and athletic associations may review sports participation policies.
• Election officials and political campaigns will adjust to new campaign finance rules.
• Immigration advocates and legal organizations will continue operating under existing birthright citizenship protections.
• Firearm regulations will remain governed by existing federal and state court decisions until future Supreme Court action.

Final Thoughts

The Supreme Court’s final decisions of the 2025–2026 term reinforce how constitutional rulings can affect everyday Americans—even if they never set foot inside a courtroom.

Whether the issue involves citizenship, education, elections, or constitutional rights, these rulings will shape public policy for years to come and will likely influence future legislation, political campaigns, and legal challenges across the nation.

Stay informed as these decisions begin affecting states, local governments, and communities throughout North Carolina.

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The Roberts Court Knocks Down One of the Last Campaign Finance Rules

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/the-roberts-court-knocks-down-one-of-the-last-campaign-finance-rules/

NPR: AI and tech are trying to influence the midterm elections. “Around the country, groups associated with AI and tech are trying to influence elections from Senate races to local offices, even as Americans register increasing discomfort with the technology’s ramifications for jobs, energy bills and society. AI-focused super PACs have already spent $43.3 million on congressional races this […]

Spokesman-Review: WA Supreme Court upholds $35M fine against Meta. “A split Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld both Washington’s bedrock campaign finance law and a more than $35 million fine against Meta for repeatedly violating that law. The case, in which Meta was found liable for not fully disclosing required information about political ads on Facebook, dates back nearly a […]

#AOC will co-chair new "End Corruption #Caucus" founded last week.
House Reps Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Mike Levin (D-Calif.), & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) plan an anti-corruption resolution, more.
1) New rules on becoming a #lobbyist 2) Can't own individual stocks (only funds; I have to do this bc I work at a law firm!) 3) Overhaul #CampaignFinance rules...
None of it will pass anytime soon, but good for them.
#absent #Congress #three #equal #branches of #government
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5899142-house-end-corruption-caucus/

We're back on the Peninsula in the #BayArea, adding #CampaignFinance data to #SanMateo going back to 2019:

https://sanmateo.ca.civic.band

#OpenData

Nishad Singh, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time After Cooperation - Mr. Singh, who was a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, had pleaded gu... - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/technology/nishad-singh-ftx-executive-sentencing.html #hkftxtradingltd(futuresexchange) #computersandtheinternet #decisionsandverdicts #fraudsandswindling #alamedaresearchllc #bankman-friedsam #virtualcurrency #campaignfinance #bankruptcies #singhnishad #start-ups

Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions - Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, ... - https://news.bitcoin.com/report-family-at-the-center-of-sam-bankman-frieds-campaign-contributions/ #gabrielbankman-fried #politicaldonations #straw-donorscheme #campaignfinance #bankman-fried #barbarafried #nishadsingh #joebankman #ryansalame #news #ftx

The Virginia General Assembly is now past the halfway mark of its first session under Democratic control since the 2021 session, and I have to admit that I expected a little more out of my state’s legislature now that Republicans can’t quietly sink decent bills in committees as they did in the House of Delegates in the previous two-year session.

It’s not that the Western Hemisphere’s oldest continuous law-making body–I can’t write that without noting that for the first time in its 405-year history, the House is led by a Black man, Speaker Don Scott (D.-Portsmouth)–has been spinning its wheels in this session. As of Tuesday’s “crossover day,” the deadline for each chamber to pass any non-budget bill that the other may consider, more than a thousand bills have survived that deadline in our state’s unusually short legislative session.

They include a raft of gun-control measures, some of which attracted Republican votes and may escape a veto from Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), as well as various bills to protect Virginians from the enforcement of abortion bans (you can also think of them as forced-birth laws) in other states.

Other accomplishments by either house, in some cases by both, haven’t landed in as many headlines but deserve some recognition: streamlining rural broadband buildout, ending legacy admissions to public colleges and universities, banning unadvertised junk fees, extending health care to undocumented immigrant children, and legalizing the customary cyclist practice of treating stop signs without crossing traffic as yield signs.

I also appreciate how the General Assembly hasn’t rubber-stamped Youngkin’s ploy to help the Washington Capitals and Wizards move to Alexandria’s Potomac Yards neighborhood. That arena belongs in downtown D.C. on top of multiple Metro lines.

And yet the General Assembly has still missed major opportunities–even setting aside Dems postponing votes for constitutional amendments to end felony disenfranchisement and protect same-sex marriage and abortion rights until next year’s session.

(Constituional amendments must pass in separate General Assembly sessions before going to a popular vote, so I can understand how timing them for the same year as legislative elections makes them more obvious campaign issues.)

In particular, it’s disgraceful how often Democrats have quietly sunk decent bills in committees that would have put some limits on the ability of people and even companies to throw money at politicians. Virginia’s lax campaign-finance laws amount to legalized bribery of candidates and elected officials, and Dems in Richmond should be embarrassed to have done so little to fix that. Again.

On a lesser and more local level, I’m also annoyed that a measure to allow municipalities to ban noisy and polluting gas-powered leaf blowers got punted to next year’s session. Related: It’s still dumb how often cities and counties have to get a permission slip from Richmond to do things that would have little to no effect on their neighbors.

And then there are the cases where legislators didn’t even introduce bills that should have had a chance of passing. For example, four years after we couldn’t finish an anti-SLAPP bill to close Virginia to libel tourists, nobody tried to introduce one this year. And a year after a bill to restore direct online filing of state taxes got quashed in a House committee, nobody tried to fix that either.

I’ll be thinking about that last failure when I once again file our state taxes on paper. And when I vote this fall–as I will and as I always do, because I’ve already seen how much my state has changed, one election at a time. And because however grumpy I might get about one season’s legislative results, I’m not going to practice childlike citizenship by holding my voting breath until other people do the work.

https://robpegoraro.com/2024/02/16/progress-in-virginia-still-demands-some-patience/

#antiSLAPP #campaignFinance #crossoverDay #directTaxPrep #GlennYoungkin #HouseOfDelegates #leafBlowers #Richmond #VirginiaDemocrats #VirginiaGeneralAssembly #VirginiaIFile #VirginiaSenate

Amanda Edwards outraised Sheila Jackson Lee by more than 10-to-1 in the last quarter, FEC filings reveal

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2024/02/02/476314/amanda-edwards-outraised-sheila-jackson-lee-by-more-than-10-to-1-in-the-last-quarter-fec-filings-reveal/

#Elections #News #Politics #2024PrimaryElection #AmandaEdwards #CampaignFinance #CongresswomanSheilaJacksonLee #FederalElectionCommission #HoustonMayorJohnWhitmire #TexasDemocraticPrimary #TX18thDistrict

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