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Sue Lani Madsen: Following the money takes patience

It’s all very well to require campaign finance transparency but who’s watching? With tax lawyers developing sophisticated loopholes faster than the Public Disclosure Commission adopts new rules, following the money has become a tortuous task.

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Commentary: Republicans, don’t fear DEI. Diversity offices like mine could only wish to be that influential

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses, known as DEI, continue to be a popular punching bag for conservatives. In a recent congressional hearing, Republican lawmakers alleged that DEI offices are behind the rise in campus antisemitism. This year, both Florida and Texas banned DEI programs in public higher education in part because of fears that they are too divisive. ...