Democracy Wire

For years the Georgia Alliance for Ethics Reform has been emphasizing how ethics reform isn't a Democrat or Republican issue, but a right or wrong issue. Well it seems like the legislators under the Gold Dome don't quite agree. Now … Continue reading →

Voters rightly recognize that pricey gifts come with influence and expensive dinners give interest groups air time with legislators. The state pays enough for legislators to survive in California, so any additional benefits come with their own intentions. Regular citizens cannot cough up gifts to receive special consideration, so government officials truly serving the public interest should not accept gifts from special interests.

While Common Cause strongly supports an independent and thorough review of the IRS's actions, the hearings should also account for the agency's failure to enforce the law against political front groups masquerading as social welfare organizations.