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May 13 2026POLITICS

New rules in Hawaii and Montana aim to change how companies influence elections

Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Is America for Sale?

Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter in politics? It's not just you. The U. S. is seeing a dramatic increase in money influencing elections, thanks to a 2010 Supreme Court decision. This decision allowed rich people and businesses to spend unlimited amounts on campaigns, a move that's changed th

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Rich People's Power Play: How Billionaires Influence American Politics

Imagine having so much money that you can buy a seat at the table with world leaders. That's the kind of power billionaires like Elon Musk have. Musk, the world's richest man, joined a call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But it's not just about rubbi

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

The Crypto Election: A Million-Dollar Free-for-All

The crypto industry is on a spending spree, dumping over $119 million into the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This staggering amount is more than even giant conglomerates like Koch Industries, which contributed $28 million to its Americans for Prosperity Action PAC. But what's driving this unprece

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The Crypto Cash Conundrum: Unpacking the Influence of Cryptocurrency on 2024 Elections

The 2024 presidential elections are just around the corner, and a recent report by Public Citizen has shed light on an astonishing trend in political fundraising: nearly half of all corporate donations have come from cryptocurrency companies. A staggering $119 million, largely from Coinbase and Ripp

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