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Election

New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg attempted to fund Philly elections offices in 2020, emails show

October 2, 2022October 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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Philadelphia’s Office of City Commissioners said it did not take any money from Michael Bloomberg, but only provided those comments after this story was published. Questions to Mr. Bloomberg through Bloomberg.org were not answered.
By Todd Shepherd

Government

Gina L. Pope: Conflicts of interest undermine confidence in government

September 15, 2022September 14, 2022
Gina L. Pope

PA legislators are being paid by entities that stand to benefit from their votes to increase school funding.
By Gina L. Pope

Election Law

Mysterious “Cities Project” appeared twice in Zuckerberg election-grants push

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Todd Shepherd

The Center for Secure and Modern Elections is refusing to explain what its “Cities Project” is — a project that appears to have been running parallel to the the Zuckerberg election grants.
By Todd Shepherd

Election Law

David Black: Who paid for that political ad? Who knows.

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
David Black
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The Supreme Court has ruled that it’s not constitutional for legislators to regulate outside political spending. Our answer is very simple: Let’s make it constitutional.
By David Black

B+L Investigates

Broad + Liberty investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testifies in Harrisburg on CTCL “Zuckbucks”

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022
Todd Shepherd

On April 5, investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testified to the Pennsylvania State Government Affairs Committee. The following is a transcript of his testimony.
By Todd Shepherd

Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: “Wilderness Generation” balances comedy and confrontation

Thom Nickels: “Wilderness Generation” balances comedy and confrontation

schedule May 01 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

Sometimes it’s good to be proven wrong.

By Thom Nickels

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