Transparent Election Initiative
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Join the movement to end corporate and dark money in politics and restore transparency to our elections. Together, we can undo the damage of Citizens United. https://linktr.ee/transparentelection
"... Montana can chart a constitutional course others may follow—showing that bold, effective, and principled reform is still possible across party lines." - Marc Racicot, Former Republican governor of Montana and former chairman of the Republican National Committee
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"... Montana can chart a constitutional course others may follow—showing that bold, effective, and principled reform is still possible across party lines." - Marc Racicot, Former Republican governor of Montana and former chairman of the Republican National Committee
Covington MegaPACS 👀 "there is an emerging shift in the super PAC landscape. Not only are larger corporations making sizeable contributions to super PACs, but corporations are now banding together to support even larger super PACs ..." disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/megapacs-th...
Covington | MegaPACS the Next Frontier of SuperPACS
Not only are larger corporations making sizeable contributions to super PACs, but corporations are now banding together to support even larger super PACs focused on the interests of a specific industry
disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog
February 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Covington MegaPACS 👀 "there is an emerging shift in the super PAC landscape. Not only are larger corporations making sizeable contributions to super PACs, but corporations are now banding together to support even larger super PACs ..." disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/megapacs-th...
Pew Research Center - 7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI www.pewresearch.org/short-reads...
7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics
72% of U.S. adults say that there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns.
www.pewresearch.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Pew Research Center - 7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI www.pewresearch.org/short-reads...
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 11, 2026 at 4:59 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...
Legacy is important to Montanans. We want to live in a place we can all be proud of, working not only for ourselves, but to leave a footprint our kids & grandkids can be proud of.
February 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Legacy is important to Montanans. We want to live in a place we can all be proud of, working not only for ourselves, but to leave a footprint our kids & grandkids can be proud of.
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 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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...
The effort represents one of the most significant state-level attempts to curtail dark money and corporate political spending, with potential implications for how other states might approach campaign finance reform
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The effort represents one of the most significant state-level attempts to curtail dark money and corporate political spending, with potential implications for how other states might approach campaign finance reform
It really is a simple question. Do you believe there is too much money in politics? Join us at transparentelection.org #TheMontanaPlan #TEI
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
It really is a simple question. Do you believe there is too much money in politics? Join us at transparentelection.org #TheMontanaPlan #TEI
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 10, 2026 at 4:56 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!
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
Issue One @IssueOneReform New polling commissioned by Issue One and conducted this month by YouGov reveals that overwhelming majorities of Americans — and Montanans — broadly believe that large-scale political spending by corporations, dark money groups,
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Issue One @IssueOneReform New polling commissioned by Issue One and conducted this month by YouGov reveals that overwhelming majorities of Americans — and Montanans — broadly believe that large-scale political spending by corporations, dark money groups,
. @OpenSecretsDC | Unlike conventional PACs, super PACs and other outside groups can receive direct contributions from corporate treasuries www.opensecrets.org/outside-spe...
Corporate Contributions to Outside Groups
Unlike conventional PACs, super PACs and other outside groups can receive direct contributions from corporate treasuries. Below is a list of corporations that have made direct contributions of $5,000 or more to an outside group this cycle.
www.opensecrets.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
. @OpenSecretsDC | Unlike conventional PACs, super PACs and other outside groups can receive direct contributions from corporate treasuries www.opensecrets.org/outside-spe...
Red, Blue, Rich, Poor, Urban, Rural, Right, Left (you get the idea) we generally, universally, agree there is a problem with money in politics. I've heard from folks for years "we need to do something!!". 100% agree!. Let's do this, as Montanans!
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Red, Blue, Rich, Poor, Urban, Rural, Right, Left (you get the idea) we generally, universally, agree there is a problem with money in politics. I've heard from folks for years "we need to do something!!". 100% agree!. Let's do this, as Montanans!
"Crypto-related PACs and affiliated groups pulled in over $245 million for the 2024 election cycle ... nearly 300 pro-crypto lawmakers comprise the House and Senate this session, giving the industry unprecedented sway over the legislative agenda" www.cnbc.com/2025/01/30/...
Crypto super PAC Fairshake has $116 million on hand to grow industry's influence in 2026 election
Major backers like Coinbase, a16z, Jump Crypto, Uniswap Labs, and Ripple Labs have doubled down on their commitment to electing pro-crypto candidates.
www.cnbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"Crypto-related PACs and affiliated groups pulled in over $245 million for the 2024 election cycle ... nearly 300 pro-crypto lawmakers comprise the House and Senate this session, giving the industry unprecedented sway over the legislative agenda" www.cnbc.com/2025/01/30/...
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 9, 2026 at 3:58 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.
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 9, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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.
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 8, 2026 at 10:15 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.
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 5:01 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!
#DarkMoney "the proposed network would funnel money through a 501(c)(4) nonprofit called "Public First," which would then fund two super PACs supporting Republican and Democratic candidates who favor AI regulation. www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/invest...
New dark money network could exploit campaign finance loophole
A new network of PACs, funded by anonymous donors, could be used to circumvent a ban on federal contractors engaging in political spending.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
#DarkMoney "the proposed network would funnel money through a 501(c)(4) nonprofit called "Public First," which would then fund two super PACs supporting Republican and Democratic candidates who favor AI regulation. www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/invest...
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 8, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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!
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
February 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
LIVINGSTON! A free screening of the documentary 'Dark Money' and community conversation in Livingston, MT February 12th! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/dark-money-...
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 7, 2026 at 5:03 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
3/4 of us support ridding corporate and dark money from our elections, via @IssueOneReform, that's why we are fighting so hard! Join us at montanaplan.com issueone.org/press/new-p...
New polling illuminates how the Supreme Court got Citizens United wrong and shows bipartisan momentum for money-in-politics reforms, including proposed Montana ballot measure - Issue One
New polling commissioned by Issue One and conducted this month by YouGov reveals that overwhelming majorities of Americans — and Montanans — broadly believe that large-scale political spending by corporations,…
issueone.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
3/4 of us support ridding corporate and dark money from our elections, via @IssueOneReform, that's why we are fighting so hard! Join us at montanaplan.com issueone.org/press/new-p...
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 1:33 AM
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 - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com @transparent406
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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 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
It's not regulation, it's redefinition - join us in taking political spending off the board at TheMontanaPlan.com @transparent406
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