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Dark Money in Politics: Unveiling the Secrets Behind ‘Bad Faith’ Documentary

The influence of dark money in American politics has become an increasingly alarming issue, threatening the foundation of our democratic processes.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJul 6, 2024
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Dark Money in Politics: Unveiling the Secrets Behind ‘Bad Faith’ Documentary

The influence of dark money in American politics has become an increasingly alarming issue, threatening the very foundation of our democratic processes.

The documentary Bad Faith takes viewers on a revealing journey into the shadowy world of untraceable political funding.

The film exposes how wealthy donors and powerful corporations manipulate political campaigns and policymaking through an intricate web of financial contributions, often leaving the public in the dark about who truly controls their elected officials. As the documentary unfolds, it becomes clear that this lack of transparency not only skews policy decisions but also erodes public trust in the democratic system, instilling a sense of disillusionment and a call for change.

“Bad Faith” makes these revealing points:

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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