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This capitalism section features news on how the world's preeminent economic system and the big business interests behind it relate to democracy, particularly free and fair elections. Other systems are also covered at Democracy Chronicles. See our articles on Anarchism, Libertarianism, and Socialism.

Study: Companies in More Corrupt States Pay Higher Dividends

By DC Editors - January 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

Corrupt States Pay Higher Dividends

Companies headquartered in U.S. states with higher levels of political corruption pay out more to investors through dividends and stock buybacks

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Election Science, Money Politics

Election Day: Uber will offer discounted rides to polling locations

By DC Editors - September 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Election Day: Uber will offer discounted rides to polling locations

Uber is stepping up to play a role in the November 2020 polls. It is offering discounted rides to voters to get to polling locations.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Charity, Money Politics

Facebook launches poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed

By DC Editors - September 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Facebook launches poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed

There is a shortage of poll workers ahead of the November 2020 elections. Facebook has launched a poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Charity, Polling, Social Media and Democracy

A New American Society From Coronavirus

By Jenny Oak Tree - April 8, 2020 2 Comments

A new American society from coronavirus

Coronavirus makes no distinction of status. As it spreads, the communitarianism we see taking center-stage could be the new late-stage capitalism.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism Prevent World Peace

By Roger Copple - February 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism Prevent World Peace

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism are 3 of 9 social sins that prevent world peace and happiness. The world needs voluntary simplicity now.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Capitalism and Big Business, Worldwide, Worldwide Corruption

Nonpartisan, business-led effort aims to increase voter participation

By DC Editors - February 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Nonpartisan, business-led effort aims to increase voter participation

A coalition of U.S. companies representing more than 2 million workers has come together for a nonpartisan movement called Time to Vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Democracy Charity, Voter Registration

How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United

By DC Editors - February 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United

Many people still don’t know about the pernicious effects on democracy from this tool, dark money, used by the wealthy to manipulate politics in secret.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Capitalism and Big Business, Money Politics

Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United

By DC Editors - February 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United

Hazel Millard & Joanna Zdanys argue that reform remains the antidote to the ill-effects of big money in politics ever since a 2010 Supreme Court decision.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Money Politics

Socialism Gaining in Popularity as Iowa Caucus Nears

By Thomas Manning - January 27, 2020 1 Comment

Socialism Gaining in Popularity as Iowa Caucus Nears

A new poll by Gallup shows that young Americans are increasingly in favour of socialism as opposed to capitalism. This is taking place as Iowa caucus nears.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Capitalism and Big Business, Socialism and Labor

Carlos Ghosn’s Wild Japanese Disappearing Act

By David Anderson, J.D. - January 1, 2020 1 Comment

Carlos Ghosn's Wild Japanese Disappearing Act

His claim is that he’s not fleeing justice as a fugitive but rather escaping a racist and rigged system. It’s hard to know which of those narratives is true. James Bond (or James Bond villain?)

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Japan, Lebanon, Worldwide Corruption

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