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April 10, 2013, 2:02 pm ETThe joint project with “Marketplace” and ProPublica explores how the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision changed political campaigns in America
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Additional funding provided by the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund, with support from The Orfalea Foundation. Big Sky, Big MoneyOctober 30, 2012How has the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision changed campaigns in America?FEATURED FROM THIS REPORT
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What’s the Future for Campaign Finance Reform?November 19, 2012, 5:39 pm ET · by Azmat KhanStudies suggest that Americans are concerned about the influence of wealthy donors in politics. But when it comes to finding feasible solutions for reforming campaign finance, there’s little consensus, and plenty of challenges.
Will the Supreme Court Lift Political Contribution Limits?February 26, 2013, 3:46 pm ET · by Azmat KhanAlabama businessman and conservative activist Shaun McCutcheon donated $33,088 to 16 candidates during the 2012 election cycle, but he wanted to give much more. So he took his case to the courts. 
Watchdogs Urge IRS to Investigate “Dark Money” GroupJanuary 16, 2013, 3:06 pm ET · by Kim Barker ProPublica and Emma Schwartz, FRONTLINETwo campaign-finance watchdog groups urged the IRS on Wednesday to investigate whether the nonprofit Western Tradition Partnership submitted false information to obtain its social welfare status in 2008. 
Montana Court Rules “Dark Money” Group Violated State LawJanuary 11, 2013, 2:02 pm ET · by Emma SchwartzThe court found that Western Tradition Partnership, the focus of FRONTLINE’s October investigation “Big Sky, Big Money,” used “subterfuge” to avoid complying with state disclosure law during the 2008 election cycle. 
Montana to Probe Dark Money Group’s Link to CampaignsDecember 14, 2012, 4:36 pm ET · by Sarah Childress and Emma SchwartzThe dark money group from Citizens United is under investigation in Montana for illegally coordinating with political campaigns. 
Check ‘Em Out: Donations to Dark Money Group RevealedNovember 8, 2012, 3:22 pm ET · by Kim Barker ProPublica and Emma Schwartz, FRONTLINEFRONTLINE and ProPublica are putting checks written to Western Tradition Partnership online. Released under a court order last week, the records give a rare look inside the controversial dark money group. 
Dark Money Group’s Donors RevealedNovember 5, 2012, 10:18 am ET · by Kim Barker ProPublica and Rick Young and Emma Schwartz, FRONTLINEBank records released under a court order show that Western Tradition Partnership’s donors included an Oklahoma businessman, a Colorado builder and other dark money groups linked to Ron Paul. 
Dark Money Group’s Bank Records Suggest Ties to Campaign WorkNovember 2, 2012, 10:12 pm ET · by Kim Barker , ProPublica and Rick Young and Emma Schwartz, FRONTLINERecords show that WTP checks were signed by an advisor to political candidates. 
A Protest and a Break-In: Fallout from “Big Sky, Big Money”November 1, 2012, 5:41 pm ET · by Sarah Childress“Big Sky, Big Money” is causing ripples in Montana, where protesters gathered outside ATP, and the office investigating the group reported a break-in. 
Live Chat 2:30 p.m. ET: How is Big Money Changing Our Elections?October 30, 2012, 10:25 pm ET · by Nathan TobeyJoin a chat for “Big Sky, Big Money” with the film’s correspondent Kai Ryssdal, producer Rick Young and ProPublica reporter Kim Barker. Wednesday 10/31 at 2:30 pm ET. You can leave a question now. 
James Bopp: What Citizens United Means for Campaign FinanceOctober 30, 2012, 9:15 pm ETJames Bopp, the lawyer behind Citizens United, on why he wants to bring down more campaign finance laws. “Political speech is still the most highly regulated activity protected by the First Amendment,” he told FRONTLINE. 
Trevor Potter: The Political Reality of Citizens UnitedOctober 30, 2012, 9:14 pm ETThe Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Citizens United has resulted in less transparency and the potential for more corruption in the nation’s campaign finance system, says former federal election commissioner Trevor Potter. 
What You Need to Read on Money & PoliticsOctober 30, 2012, 9:13 pm ET · by Azmat KhanThis year’s election is the most expensive in history, with outside groups calling the shots in political races across the country. 
The Rules That Govern 501(c)(4)sOctober 30, 2012, 9:12 pm ET · by Emma SchwartzWhy these groups can spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections — without disclosing their donors 
Citizens United and the Rise of the Campaign… Stalker?October 30, 2012, 7:27 pm ET · by Azmat KhanArmed with high-definition cameras, their job is to follow and film everything a political candidate says and does. 
Should Campaign Donors Be Disclosed?October 19, 2012, 10:27 am ET · by Sarah ChildressA new Marketplace story asks whether anonymity is detrimental or essential to the political process. 
Citizens United Lets Unions Canvass for More VotesOctober 11, 2012, 1:25 pm ET · by Sarah ChildressWhen it came to asking for votes, unions once could only knock on their own members’ doors. Not anymore. RELATED PROGRAMS
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