Jeff Mangan
@jmangan.bsky.social
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Montana has a long history of citizen's grassroots reform & fierce independence, particularly when it comes to money in politics, corruption, and the citizen's initiative process.
February 11, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Montana has a long history of citizen's grassroots reform & fierce independence, particularly when it comes to money in politics, corruption, and the citizen's initiative process.
Campaign Legal Center @CampaignLegal - What is Dark Money? campaignlegal.org/update/what... @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney
What Is Dark Money?
Dark money is secret spending in our elections conducted by wealthy special interests, and it undermines voters' right to know who is trying to influence their vote.
campaignlegal.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Campaign Legal Center @CampaignLegal - What is Dark Money? campaignlegal.org/update/what... @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney
"This game-changing ballot measure is one of the most innovative approaches to curb the undue influence of big money in politics and end secret spending in elections I've seen." - Nick Penniman, Founder & CEO, Issue One
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
"This game-changing ballot measure is one of the most innovative approaches to curb the undue influence of big money in politics and end secret spending in elections I've seen." - Nick Penniman, Founder & CEO, Issue One
"Like all constitutions, the Montana Constitution is a creature of compromise, spinning a web of rights and powers holding each other in tension.
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"Like all constitutions, the Montana Constitution is a creature of compromise, spinning a web of rights and powers holding each other in tension.
Montana! Call for Election Observers — 2026! Montana's elections belong to all Montanans. Help strengthen public confidence in our democratic process by serving as a nonpartisan election observer in 2026! @CarterCenter
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Call for Election Observers — 2026
Help strengthen public confidence in our democratic process by serving as a nonpartisan election observer in 2026!
blog.mteoi.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Montana! Call for Election Observers — 2026! Montana's elections belong to all Montanans. Help strengthen public confidence in our democratic process by serving as a nonpartisan election observer in 2026! @CarterCenter
blog.mteoi.org/call-for-el...
blog.mteoi.org/call-for-el...
It's not regulation, it's redefinition - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com #TEI
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Undoing Citizens United with The Montana Plan #CorporatePower #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney
Montana Is Undoing Citizens United. Your State Can Too.In 2010 in Citizens United v. FEC, the Supreme Court said the government can’t regulate corporations’ ...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM
It's not regulation, it's redefinition - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com #TEI
youtu.be/18QxU7m5NxE
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"I've long argued that hidden corporate political spending hurts investors. The Montana Plan leapfrogs the disclosure fight by preventing corporations from creating political-spending funds that investors can't see in the first place.
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
"I've long argued that hidden corporate political spending hurts investors. The Montana Plan leapfrogs the disclosure fight by preventing corporations from creating political-spending funds that investors can't see in the first place.
The Brennan Center for Justice noted that super PACs have emerged as "vectors for corruption as they accept unlimited, often anonymous contributions and increasingly work hand-in-glove with campaigns,"
February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Brennan Center for Justice noted that super PACs have emerged as "vectors for corruption as they accept unlimited, often anonymous contributions and increasingly work hand-in-glove with campaigns,"
How do you balance the pursuit of your ethical principles with the needs and values of your loved ones and community? #Leadership #Values #LeadEthically
February 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
How do you balance the pursuit of your ethical principles with the needs and values of your loved ones and community? #Leadership #Values #LeadEthically
The campaign finance landscape heading into 2026 is defined by a paradox — record-shattering amounts of money are pouring in while the federal watchdog agency is essentially non-functional, and the Supreme Court may be about to remove one of the last remaining structural limits
February 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The campaign finance landscape heading into 2026 is defined by a paradox — record-shattering amounts of money are pouring in while the federal watchdog agency is essentially non-functional, and the Supreme Court may be about to remove one of the last remaining structural limits
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
February 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
In fighting the 'Copper Collar', citizen led reforms established a tradition of public activism and helped shape Montana's unique political culture characterized by face-to-face campaigning, questioning party loyalty, skepticism of outside interests, and grassroots activism.
February 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
In fighting the 'Copper Collar', citizen led reforms established a tradition of public activism and helped shape Montana's unique political culture characterized by face-to-face campaigning, questioning party loyalty, skepticism of outside interests, and grassroots activism.
"Now is the time for political leaders at the local, state, and national levels to collectively work to dial down the rhetoric that has fanned the flames of conspiracy theories and violence against the public servants who keep our elections free and fair" @IssueOneReform link 👇
February 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
"Now is the time for political leaders at the local, state, and national levels to collectively work to dial down the rhetoric that has fanned the flames of conspiracy theories and violence against the public servants who keep our elections free and fair" @IssueOneReform link 👇
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Independent Expenditures (excluding party committees) spending increased by a whopping 2,800% from Presidential Election year 2008 (144 Million) to Presidential election year 2024 (4.21 Billion) 🤯 What happened in 2010 🤔 ... @transparent406
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Independent Expenditures (excluding party committees) spending increased by a whopping 2,800% from Presidential Election year 2008 (144 Million) to Presidential election year 2024 (4.21 Billion) 🤯 What happened in 2010 🤔 ... @transparent406
We are hosting special screenings of the 2018 film, ‘Dark Money’, a Montana-based documentary by Montana’s own Kimberly Reed. The film & Community Conversation is a free event at local venues and everyone is invited!
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We are hosting special screenings of the 2018 film, ‘Dark Money’, a Montana-based documentary by Montana’s own Kimberly Reed. The film & Community Conversation is a free event at local venues and everyone is invited!
The 2024 election cycle marked a historic milestone in campaign finance, with dark money groups—nonprofits and shell companies that spend on elections without revealing their donors—contributing a record $1.9 billion to federal races.
February 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The 2024 election cycle marked a historic milestone in campaign finance, with dark money groups—nonprofits and shell companies that spend on elections without revealing their donors—contributing a record $1.9 billion to federal races.
psst... The Montana Plan - learn more at montanaplan.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:01 AM
psst... The Montana Plan - learn more at montanaplan.com
We have our initiative working through the Montana process to be certified for signature collection, & expect to be ready by early spring. Let us know you are ready to sign when approved! Be SIGN! ready!
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
We have our initiative working through the Montana process to be certified for signature collection, & expect to be ready by early spring. Let us know you are ready to sign when approved! Be SIGN! ready!
'The 2024 federal election cycle was the most secretive since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010. Dark money groups, nonprofits and shell companies that spend on elections without revealing their donors' @BrennanCenter
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Dark Money Hit a Record High of $1.9 Billion in 2024 Federal Races
Spending by groups that do not disclose their donors has increased and become harder to trace.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
'The 2024 federal election cycle was the most secretive since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010. Dark money groups, nonprofits and shell companies that spend on elections without revealing their donors' @BrennanCenter
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/re...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/re...
Campaign Legal Center @CampaignLegal - What is Dark Money? campaignlegal.org/update/what... @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney
What Is Dark Money?
Dark money is secret spending in our elections conducted by wealthy special interests, and it undermines voters' right to know who is trying to influence their vote.
campaignlegal.org
February 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Campaign Legal Center @CampaignLegal - What is Dark Money? campaignlegal.org/update/what... @transparent406 #TEI #DarkMoney
Join us ONLINE for a virtual presentation of The Montana Plan! Monday, February 23rd at 6:00PM! Log on & learn about TEI and The Montana Plan! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/virtual-onl...
February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Join us ONLINE for a virtual presentation of The Montana Plan! Monday, February 23rd at 6:00PM! Log on & learn about TEI and The Montana Plan! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/virtual-onl...
It's not regulation, it's redefinition - We're taking political spending off the board. Join us at TheMontanaPlan.com @transparent406 #TEI
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM
It's not regulation, it's redefinition - We're taking political spending off the board. Join us at TheMontanaPlan.com @transparent406 #TEI
3 in 4 Americans believe the influence of wealth harms the faith we have in our democracy - join us at montanaplan.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
3 in 4 Americans believe the influence of wealth harms the faith we have in our democracy - join us at montanaplan.com
Another Montana cartoonist JC Moore original! There is plenty wrong with our system, let's get our body politic healthy again! Join us at transparentelection.org and eliminate corporate & dark money from our elections! Thank you, JC!
February 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Another Montana cartoonist JC Moore original! There is plenty wrong with our system, let's get our body politic healthy again! Join us at transparentelection.org and eliminate corporate & dark money from our elections! Thank you, JC!