Political Donations | Civics Made Easy

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, host Ben Sheehan demystifies the complex world of political fundraising. He explains how modern campaign finance works, from the surge in campaign texts to the intricacies of donation limits, political action committees, and dark money groups. With expert insight from the Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub, Sheehan shows how money flows through American politics while reminding viewers that votes, not dollars, decide elections.

About the Author:

Niles Mattier is a faculty member at Bridgewater State University, teaching pre-service teachers in the College of Education and Health Sciences. Previously, he taught in the graduate school of education at Bank Street College of Education and worked as an ENL, special education, and history teacher in Boston and New York City.