Crony capitalism is alive and well in Congress as Speaker Pelosi accused of conflict of interest
Citizens United articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court transformed the campaign finance landscape through Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opening the floodgates of big money. Efforts to repeal the ruling are underway. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics as well as our articles on the Supreme Court too.
Record Amount Spent on NJ Elections Since Citizens United
Change in NJ elections since Citizens United unleashed record torrent of cash into coffers of politicians
Top Election Donor Has Spent $100 Million Buying Politicians
List of top election donors in recent years reveals $100 million buying politician by billionaire
Election Spending Rules Easy to Ignore and Avoid
Donating to candidates under election spending rule can be done in secret and in massive numbers
VIDEO: Idaho Campaign Donations Under Scrutiny
Idaho campaign donations elections has increased since Citizens United decision by Supreme Court
Supreme Court’s Worrying Detachment from People
New cases will be measure of Supreme Court’s worrying detachment and connection to regular America
Citizens United to Blame for Government Shutdown
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders says Citizens United to blame for government shutdown
Supreme Court Takes on Citizens United Again
New case before Supreme Court raises worry of weaker regulations on money in Citizens United again
Supreme Court Case Could End Limits on Corruption
More money in politics possible result if Supreme Court end limits on corruption in new decision
Protesters Prep for Fallout From New Citizens United
New Citizens United: Citizens United made far worse as Supreme Court to see new case on limits