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- 1America's super rich pour hundreds of millions into midterm races▼America's super rich are pouring hundreds of millions into the midterms. See the biggest donors so far.
America's wealthiest donors are funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars into the upcoming midterm elections, with business media now tracking the biggest contributors so far. The spending highlights how billionaire-funded super PACs and large individual donations continue to shape congressional and state races, raising fresh attention on the scale of money in US politics ahead of voting day.
- 2Environmental NGOs increasingly funded by activist billionaires, critic warns●Viewpoint: Activist environmental NGOs are turning from public funding to activist billionaires to support their campaigns. It won’t end well.
A commentary argues that environmental NGOs are shifting their funding base away from public grants and toward wealthy activist billionaires to finance their campaigns. The author contends this dependence on a small set of rich donors risks undermining the groups' legitimacy and accountability, warning that the arrangement will ultimately damage both the organisations and the environmental causes they champion.