Episode 511: How LLCs Hide Political Donors, Especially in State Races
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 30, 2024
Shedding Light on Dark Money: How LLCs Hide Political Donors, Especially in State Races
Already in the 2024 election, Open Secrets estimates over $162 Million in Dark Money has infiltrated the election — and the primaries aren’t even over. So while Brian’s on vacation this week, we continue our series on Dark Money today, focusing on Limited Liability corporations, or LLCs, commonly used for organizing small businesses. But LLCs can also be used to hide political donations from the public.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Open Secrets - Dark Money Basics
Brennan Center for Justice - Dark Money in the 2020 Election
Issue One - What is Dark Money?
Issue One - Dark Money & Super PACs
National Conference of State Legislatures - Campaign Contribution Limits: Overview
National Conference of State Legislatures- State Limits on Contributions to Candidates
Groups Taking Action
End Citizens United, Common Cause, Issue One, Public Citizen, Free Speech for People, People for the American Way
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