I want to know exactly whose money is shaping the laws that govern my life -- hidden donations feel like a betrayal of the basic trust democracy is supposed to run on, like decisions are being made behind my back by people I'll never see.
by meeraiyerEditorial
I want to know exactly whose money is shaping the laws that govern my life -- hidden donations feel like a betrayal of the basic trust democracy is supposed to run on, like decisions are being made behind my back by people I'll never see.
Countries with full donor transparency like the UK still see plenty of influence flow through legal loopholes like shell companies and 'unincorporated associations,' so full public disclosure alone hasn't proven to actually stop money's influence on policy.
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