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Money in Politics
Around the world, company management may give company money to politicians through any number of 'dark money' channels. Such a use of company assets may interfere with investor's interests, and corrupt societal checks and balances.
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1 year, 7 monthsAbout $750 million in dark money contributions poured into the 2020 elections. Now, a growing group…
1 year, 8 monthsWASHINGTON-Big technology companies are bracing for a new administration and new scrutiny of their …
1 year, 12 monthsOn January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session …
2 yearsGoogle said it would not allow political ads on its platforms until after Inauguration Day because …
2 yearsSeveral major companies on Monday said they planned to cut off political donations to the 147 membe…
2 yearsAs the world expects more of corporations, it is untenable to support social and environmental caus…
2 years, 6 monthsThe Trump administration is pushing a proposal that could change how much untraceable " dark money …
3 years, 2 monthsThe tech industry is taking an unprecedented interest in Seattle's upcoming election, spending big …
3 years, 2 monthsExecutive Summary The climate crisis is upon us, and there's no time to wait for voluntary corporat…
3 years, 2 monthsPetitions
Fossil fuel companies exert a great deal of influence over climate and energy policy at the federal, state, local and international levels – yet much
$706.6 million supporting
Exxon should be more transparent about corporate lobbying expenditures designed to influence legislation and regulation
$165.3 million supporting
Major fossil fuel companies have known for decades that their products—oil, natural gas, and coal—cause global warming. Their own scientists told them
$166.1 million supporting
AT&T should be more transparent about its lobbying expenditures
$41.5 million supporting
Oracle should disclose its lobbying activities and expenditures
$1.1 million supporting
UPS should be more transparent about its lobbying expenditures
$1.1 million supporting
AbbVie should disclose lobbying activities so shareholders can assess which are consistent with the company's expressed goals.
$1.1 million supporting
Verizon should disclose lobbying activities and expenditures to ensure its lobbying is consistent with its expressed goals and shareholder interests
$11.0 million supporting
IBM should be more transparent about its lobbying expenditures
$24.8 million supporting
Minimal lobbying disclosure among major corporations prevents shareholders from knowing whether companies advocate covertly for the same issues they c
$5.7 million supporting