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Jeff Mangan
@jmangan.bsky.social
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4m
Helena Education Foundation Great Conversations 2025! November 19th. Join us at 'The Montana Plan' table! Votes, Values, and Vision group of topics. "The Montana Plan - Our Ballot Initiative to Undo Citizens United - Jeff Mangan hefmt.org/event/great...
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1h
Invest in Personal Development: "Grow your potential! Ethical leaders invest in their own development and that of their teams, fostering continuous improvement." #Leadership #Ethics #LeadEthically
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2h
Looking forward to exploring the history of Montana's National leadership tackling money in politics, corruption, and the citizen's initiative process as we launch the Transparent Election Initiative. Join us at transparentelection.org/ #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TEI
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2h
We can start in the early 1900s with Montana's Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibited corporations from making expenditures in connection with candidates or political committees. #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TEI
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2h
Montana has a long history of citizen's grassroots reform & fierce independence, particularly when it comes to money in politics, corruption, and the citizen's initiative process. #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TEI
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d
Christian Science Monitor "...A proposed 2026 ballot initiative ... The “Montana Plan” would effectively neuter Citizens United “We have the history to lead on this,” says Jeff Mangan @transparent406 #TheMontanaPlan
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As campaign spending flows unchecked, some states are trying to impose limits
The role of outside money in elections has grown exponentially ever since the Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that political spending is a form of speech. Now, some advocates of campaign finance reform hope to impose limits though the states.
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 1d
Talking Dark Money at the Dark Horse! Join us in Great Falls October 22 Dark Horse Hall, 6:00PM Everyone is welcome! With special guest Senator Jon Tester AND we plan to stream the event on zoom! disruptdarkmoney.feather.blog/community-e... & visit transparentelection.org #TheMontanaPlan #TEI
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d
That's what Montanans do! We have that opportunity with The Montana Plan. Help us end corporate and dark money in politics - volunteer at transparentelection.org or email [email protected] #TEI #TheMontanaPlan
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d
Legacy is important to Montanans. We want to live in a place we can all be proud of, working not only for ourselves, but to leave a footprint our kids & grandkids can be proud of.
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d
It's time once again to re-establish that legacy and lead the nation! Learn more & join us at transparentelection.org #TEI #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #TheMontanaPlan
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d
In fighting the 'Copper Collar', citizen-led reforms established a tradition of public activism and helped shape Montana's unique political culture characterized by face-to-face campaigning, questioning party loyalty, skepticism of outside interests, and grassroots activism.
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 2d
TEI's The Montana Plan - We have both the legal grounding and moral standing to lead the nation - Help us organize in your community! Learn more & volunteer at transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 3d
FAQ-TMP uses the term "Artificial Person" not to evoke artificial intelligence, but to underscore a fundamental legal truth: these entities—including corporations, unions, LLCs, and other state-created associations—are legal constructs, not natural beings.. #TheMontanaPlan #TEI
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Michael Beckel @mjbeckel.bsky.social · 3d
Exciting virtual campaign finance event on TUESDAY hosted by @americanprogress.bsky.social: "Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs," featuring former Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), @thmoore.bsky.social, @jmangan.bsky.social, @sarahhaan.bsky.social & more www.americanprogress.org/events/undoi...
Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs
Please join the Center for American Progress for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics, combining a revolutionary state strategy to make Citizens Unite...
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 3d
Learn more at transparentelection.org and help us undo Citizens United! #TEI #TheMontanaPlan #DarkMoney #CitizensUnited
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 3d
Our history of battling money in politics! Our legacy of citizen-led democracy! Montana is just the 1st domino. We're starting in Montana... and we'll need your help to lead the nation! transparentelection.org @transparent406
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 3d
What is Dark Money? @OpenSecretsDC #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney #Resource #TEI www.opensecrets.org/dark-money
Dark Money
Dark money groups spend millions to shape our elections without revealing where their money comes from.
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d
Innovate Responsibly: "Innovate with integrity! Ethical leaders balance progress with responsibility, ensuring that advancements align with core values." #Leadership #Ethics #LeadEthically
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 4d
Thank you Livingston! Appreciate the opportunity to visit and share #TEI and #TheMontanaPlan this week! Thank you for the hospitality and cordial welcome! Join us in ending corporate & dark money in politics at transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
... The spending figures cited are what the groups reported to the FEC; it does not account for all the money the groups spent, since certain kinds of ads are not required to be reported' We're fighting back! Join us at transparentelection.org #TheMontanaPlan @transparent406
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
'In many cases, the activity takes place without complete or immediate disclosure about who is funding it, preventing voters from understanding who is truly behind many political messages... @OpenSecrets #CampaignFinance #DarkMoney
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
"If it's meant to be, it's up to me” Montana's own Liz Marchi #LeadEthically #Leadership
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
That's what Montanans do! We have that opportunity with The Montana Plan. Help us end corporate and dark money in politics - volunteer at transparentelection.org or email [email protected] #TEI #TheMontanaPlan
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
Legacy is important to Montanans. We want to live in a place we can all be proud of, working not only for ourselves, but to leave a footprint our kids & grandkids can be proud of. #TheMontanaPlan
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Jeff Mangan @jmangan.bsky.social · 5d
Do you have the power to fly? The right to actually fly? Of course not! We're working to ensure corporations don't have the power to spend in politics. That's The Montana Plan. youtube.com/shorts/3wHw... Join us!
Why the Montana Plan Doesn't Violate Citizens United #campaignfinance #corporatepower #darkmoney
Why doesn't The Montana Plan violate Citizens United? Citizens United was all about corporate rights; The Montana Plan is all about corporate powers. And tha...
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