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Dark money refers to the spending of undisclosed donations to influence elections, public policy, and political discourse, particularly in the United States. This phenomenon has been a topic of controversy, with proponents arguing it is protected under the First Amendment and critics claiming it undermines transparency and accountability. The use of dark money has been on the rise since the 1976 Supreme Court case Buckley v. Valeo, which laid out the 'Eight Magic Words' that define the boundaries of campaign finance regulations. Today, dark money plays a significant role in shaping the political landscape, with organizations such as the [[koch-brothers|Koch brothers]]-funded [[americans-for-prosperity|Americans for Prosperity]] and the [[democratic-national-committee|Democratic National Committee]]-aligned [[priorities-usa-action|Priorities USA Action]] utilizing this tactic to influence elections and policy decisions.