Imagine that you run an organization devoted exclusively to a woman’s right to have an abortion. At election time, you identify candidates most committed to your cause and do whatever you can to help them get elected, including forming political action committees to help fund their campaigns. There are thousands of such groups across America raising funds to help elect their candidates . This is not just perfectly legal and legitimate; it embodies the great American ideal to fight for what you believe in. You won’t find any such group in Russia. If you’re a Russian citizen disgusted by your...