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Supreme Court Strips Voting Rights Act as GOP 527s Rise

8/25/2026

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Airbnb, DoorDash, Target and Zillow fund 527 groups that undermine the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court ruled for Alabama and Louisiana Republican attorneys general, overturning Voting Rights Act provisions.
Google gave $325,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in the 2026 cycle.
Republican 527 groups have raised $240 million this cycle, beating Democratic groups' $197 million.
Corporate donations to Super PACs total $517 million this year, about one-third of spending since 2010.

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Story summary

Airbnb, DoorDash, Target and Zillow fund 527 groups that undermine the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court ruled for Alabama and Louisiana Republican attorneys general, overturning Voting Rights Act provisions.
Google gave $325,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in the 2026 cycle.
Republican 527 groups have raised $240 million this cycle, beating Democratic groups' $197 million.
Corporate donations to Super PACs total $517 million this year, about one-third of spending since 2010.