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The 20 Biggest Donors of the 2012 Election (So Far)

Dave Gilson, Gavin Aronsen, Mother Jones. January 10, 2012.

The 2008 presidential election was the most expensive on record, but this year's contest promises to break that record, due in part to the new rules of political fundraising.

The Giving Season: Why the 99% Are Actually More Philanthropic Than the 1%

David Morris, On the Commons. December 23, 2011.

The 99% is more generous, and gives primarily to the church, while the 1% is more connected to cultural institutions that offer some payoff in social status.

Inside the New Occupy Wall Street Economy

Andy Kopsa, AlterNet. October 25, 2011.

For a movement that is a little over a month old, Occupy Wall Street runs a tight financial ship.

The Price of Power: Congressional Leadership Positions for Sale to the Highest Bidder

Thomas Ferguson, The Washington Spectator. October 17, 2011.

Uniquely among legislatures in the developed world, our Congressional parties now post prices for key slots on committees. You want it — you buy it.

US Chamber Freaks Out Over Modest Obama Proposal That Would Require Gov't Contractors To Disclose Campaign Spending

Robert Weissman, AlterNet. May 9, 2011.

It's a good rule of thumb: If the Chamber is whipped up about something, there's probably good reason for the public to back whatever has sent them into fits.

Unlimited Secret Money Is Drowning Democratic Elections

Kevin Zeese, AlterNet. May 6, 2011.

Corporate interests are flouting election law by using anonymous donations, which are drowning out the voices and votes of working Americans.

Mysterious Donor Gives Over $60 Million Dollars to Women-Led Colleges

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. April 24, 2009.

Maude bless the donor, whoever it is.

Could Our Darkening Economic Clouds Have a Silver Lining?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 6, 2009.

As America's Misery Index soars, so must our Empathy Index.

TARP Recipients Spent $114 Million in 2008 on Congress and Political Campaigns

Ben Armbruster, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 5, 2009.

The companies' political activities in 2008 "have, in part, yielded them $295.2 billion from the federal government."

Did Palin Use GOP Funds to Buy Her Children Underwear?

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. November 10, 2008.

The Palin clothes story just keeps getting weirder.

Hillary Clinton and My Visa Bill

Paul Rogat Loeb, AlterNet. December 20, 2006.

How Hillary Clinton pocketed campaign contributions and shortchanged the Democratic Party in the name of personal political power.