
How New York Times journalists found secret money in politics
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Journalists from the New York Times investigate secret money in politics.
About one billion dollars circulates in current American elections.
This money comes from anonymous donors who want to influence the votes.
Finding the origin of these funds is a very difficult task for reporters.
They use public documents and complex databases.
Sometimes, companies hide the identity of rich people.
Journalists spend a lot of time verifying every piece of information.
This investigation helps citizens understand who pays for the advertisements.
Transparency is important for a fair and honest democracy.
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