The Times reports that the prospect of anonymous support of candidates worries some. For the first time, though, as a result of [Citizens United], corporations will be able to spend unlimited amounts of money on advertisements expressly advocating for a … Continue reading
Barbara Streisand endorses the Fair Elections Now Act in this Huffington Post editorial. This alternative campaign finance system would create a more competitive playing field, allowing more women and candidates of diverse backgrounds to pursue elected office. This system finally … Continue reading
The Press-Telegram reports on California’s rules on lobbyist gifts to lawmakers.
How much do colleges spend on lobbying? Here’s a report from new Jersey on the topic.
SearchCompliance.org’s Alexander Howard summarizes a recent Congressional hearing on location-based services and online privacy here. Mobile applications that use geolocation data have been rapidly adopted as the use of smartphones has exploded. “The emerging check-in model is moving from active … Continue reading