When Money Talks: Big Spending’s Grip on Politics and How Voters Can Push Back

Resisting the Flood of Political Cash with Critical Thinking and Action

Money has long dominated American politics, bankrolling everything from TV commercials to glossy mailers. Election cycles now attract billions of dollars in contributions and spending. For example, the 2020 election cycle saw over $14 billion spent on federal campaigns – more than twice the cost of 2016 and the most expensive ever. All that money buys a…