Stories by Kim Barker

Kim just finished her term as the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, where she studied, wrote and lectured on Pakistan and Afghanistan and U.S. policy. She was the South Asia bureau chief for the Tribune from 2004 to 2009 and was based in New Delhi and Islamabad.  subscribe to Kim Barker's feed

Posted on: Dec 27, 2012, Source: ProPublica

The 2012 U.S. Senate contest reveals why secret outside money became the biggest political trend of 2012.

Posted on: Oct 29, 2012, Source: ProPublica

The documents offer a rare glimpse into the world of dark money, showing how Western Tradition Partnership appealed to donors, interacted with candidates and helped shape their election efforts.

Posted on: Aug 20, 2012, Source: ProPublica

Forget super PACs, their much-hyped cousins, which can take unlimited contributions but must name their donors.