Lateshia Beachum

Elizabeth Warren stands in front of camera and microphones.

Elizabeth Warren decries big money in politics. Her campaign treasurer embodies it.

May 23, 2019US politics

Elizabeth Warren has long stood against the role of big money in politics. While she is often vocal about this cause, her campaign treasurer, ‘Personal PAC man’ Paul Egerman, has deep ties to liberal megadonors.

Abandoned homes in Hyde Park neighborhood.

St. Louis’ poorest residents ask: Why can’t our houses be homes?

October 16, 2018Politics

‘Dark money’ boosts Democratic super PAC that’s battling ‘corrupt campaign finance system’

August 22, 2018Politics

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There are many rich minorities. So why are there no black Koch brothers?

July 18, 2018Politics

An empty speaker's lectern is seen in the rain outside the US Capitol in Washington, October 10, 2013.

Super PACs are spending big on the 2018 primary election season

May 21, 2018Politics

Volunteers for BlackPAC work to mobilize voters ahead of the November 2017 election in Virginia.

A liberal super PAC is raising millions to mobilize black voters. Does it matter that its bankrollers are white?

March 8, 2018Election 2016

BlackPAC eyes 2018 midterms after starring in Alabama’s special Senate election.

How slamming campaign finance laws helped Greg Gianforte become a congressman

November 14, 2017Economics

Montana politician Greg Giancarlo’s legal investments paid dividends during his turbulent special election.

Kochs are key among small group quietly funding legal assault on campaign finance regulation

November 14, 2017Conflict

Throughout that history, Koch-backed groups have stood out as reliable, stalwart opponents of regulation of money in politics. While far from the only players in the legal battle, the Kochs are certainly among the most recognizable — and significant.

Supreme Court a millionaire’s club

June 9, 2017Economics

At least six justices — and potentially all nine — are worth seven figures