On AlterNet: fundraising

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "fundraising"

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.

CodePink's Response to the Controversy in Cairo

Jodie Evans, CodePink. February 6, 2011.

The facts behind CodePink's day-long project to show support for the Egyptian movement.

How Lobbyists and Lawmakers Bond During Springsteen Concerts

Marcus Stern, Sebastian Jones, ProPublica. April 16, 2010.

Weak campaign disclosure laws let politicians hold fundraisers in luxury skyboxes rented from groups with business before their committees.

How Afraid Are You?

Don Hazen, AlterNet. March 31, 2010.

Threats of violence are stinking up the air in America -- and they need to be taken seriously. We need your help.

The Other Side of the Super Bowl: Congressional Fundraising Blitz

Marcus Stern, Sebastian Jones, ProPublica. February 8, 2010.

Even when the venue is America’s most public sports spectacle, politicians largely succeed in remaining invisible, especially when their activities include fundraising.

How the Religious Right Stole Christmas

Sandhya Bathija, Church and State. December 7, 2009.

Every holiday season, Christian conservatives moan about a "war on Christmas." Not surprisingly, this is tied to massive fundraising campaigns.

Why the GOP Will Face an Uphill Battle Making Large Gains in 2010

Kos, Daily Kos. November 27, 2009.

In addition to the demographics, Bush's legacy, Americans' continued distrust of the party on the issues, etc.

AlterNet Audience Breaks Funding Records, Again: Continues to Buck the Trend

Don Hazen, AlterNet. November 11, 2009.

We broke all of our fundraising records. Thank you for showing us you care about strong, independent journalism.

There's a Lot More to Arrested Financier Hassan Nemazee's Past Than Just Being a 'Clinton Fundraiser'

Russ Baker, WhoWhatWhy.com. August 28, 2009.

Nemazee was much more than just a Clinton fundraiser -- he was a bipartisan financier of the influence bazaar that American politics has become.

Nasty Ads and Shady Campaign Contributions Take Over Judicial Races

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. June 12, 2009.

With 39 states now electing judges, the threat to impartial justice is frightening.

Obama Campaign's Multi-Million Dollar Propaganda Firm Deployed in Iraq to Advise on "New Media"

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. April 21, 2009.

With Iraq in ruins, Obama sends a politically connected firm, along with reps from AT&T, Google, and Twitter to build 'smart power' in Baghdad.

Senator Admits the Truth: Time Spent Fundraising "Nothing Short of Amazing"

Lagan Sebert, American News Project. April 2, 2009.

On Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL.) introduced campaign finance legislation intended to ease the rising fund-raising burden on politicians.

Learn How to Help a Wonderful Sex Ed Website

Cara, Feministe. February 15, 2009.

Scarleteen is a sex education website for teenagers and young adults.

AlterNet Readers Say Phooey to Financial Meltdown; Break All Giving Records in Supporting Progressive, Independent Media

Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 7, 2009.

You helped out in a big way, and now we can go back to bringing you kick-ass coverage on this amazing moment in history.

Funder Gives Money to McCain ... and Terrorist Groups?

Isaac Fitzgerald, The Young Turks. July 3, 2008.

Carl Lindner Jr., a top funder for John McCain, has knowingly given money to terrorist organizations.

Supreme Court Casts a Vote for Millionaires

Lindsay Renick Mayer, Capital Eye. June 27, 2008.

Millionaires running for Congress will no longer have to worry if spending their own money in a race will give their opponents an advantage.

Where Did All the Money Donated to Hillary's Campaign Go?

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. February 22, 2008.

Clinton spent $3.8 million on strategists in a single month.

Ron Paul Sets GOP Fundraising Record, $4.2 Million in 24 Hours

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone. November 6, 2007.

Richard Blair: Paul's raising some serious online cash that the other GOP presidential wannabes could only dream about tapping into.

Weapons Industry Dumps Republicans, Backs Hillary

Leonard Doyle, Independent UK. October 31, 2007.

The U.S. arms industry has all but abandoned its traditional allies in the Republican party and is putting their money on Hillary Clinton.

Hillary's Mystery Money Men

Russ Baker, Adam Federman, The Nation. October 22, 2007.

The man who helped make Bush's first fortune now wants to claim the Clinton campaign. Is someone cooking the books at Hillary Inc.?

Candidates Turn Negative Comments into Fundraising Gold

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. August 10, 2007.

Welcome to one of the hottest new trends of Campaign 2008: raising money by being insulted. Or, at least, acting like you've been insulted.

Beyond Barack's Big Bucks

Guest Blogger, July 2, 2007.

Jerome Armstrong: Barack Obama has raised more primary money than any Democrat has...ever. What does that mean?

Put Your Money Where Your Politics Are

Guest Blogger, June 12, 2007.

Ilana Goldman: Women are expected to have more influence on the 2008 election than probably any prior election, but they still haven't reached their potential as donors.

I Am Invited to Play the Ponies With Senator Menendez

Joan Conde, April 3, 2007.

Joan Conde: Political Fundraiser Misses Its Mark

Clean Elections Solution Arrives in Congress

David Donnelly, Gary Kalman, AlterNet. March 21, 2007.

The campaign finance system is spinning out of control, guzzling the money that should go to solving the real issues facing this country.