Colorado journalists miss local angle in super PAC case February 17, 2015 By Corey Hutchins Missed connection: Localized campaign finance coverage ISO beat reporter
How Iowa reporters are teaming up to cover a tight Senate race September 29, 2014 By Deron Lee Eight papers use a new transparency tool to get a handle on the political ad wars
Hogs, guns, and money June 27, 2014 By Deron Lee We heard about a Senate candidate’s "Make ’em squeal" ad. The outside spending that supported her? Not so much
Do super PACS have a right to lie? December 17, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin In an unsettled legal environment, media’s role—and responsibilities—are central
The Ad Wars: Was outside money futile? November 8, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin After Election Day, the press seizes on a new conventional wisdom
Laurels to Politico and National Journal October 18, 2012 By Greg Marx For exposing the shady side of the campaign-industrial complex
The Ad Wars: Super PACs not super? Not so fast September 27, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin The Journal’s flawed logic on page one
The New Yorker on Obama as fundraiser (UPDATED) August 23, 2012 By Ryan Chittum Fascinating reporting but an overly sympathetic portrayal
Stories I’d Like to See February 28, 2012 By Steven Brill Super PAC cash, immigration rules, and Businessweek’s revival
Stories I’d Like to See February 21, 2012 By Steven Brill Scoring healthcare insurers and getting campaign spending right