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American Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles

American corruption here involves more blatant uses of money politics to corrode democracy. Forms of corruption obviously vary, but include government related bribery, extortion, cronyism, and embezzlement. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.

On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology

January 19, 2026 by Jenny Oak Tree 1 Comment

Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology

Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We are basically a populace at the mercy of humanity’s impulse to lie and create outrage.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Journalism and Free Speech, Religion and Democracy, Social Media and Democracy

Don’t Follow the True Believers of Fascism

January 18, 2026 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

I’m not ready to give up my vote for the ambitions of these Silicon Valley self aggrandised geeks any time soon. I would encourage you to keep an eye on them because they are definitely keeping an eye on you.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption

On America Super Monopolies

October 31, 2025 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

With the windows closed, the drapes pulled shut and no interaction with the outside world, the powers that be, namely, corporate America and the oligarchs reign supreme and go unchecked.

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

Gold Bars And The Menendez Democratic Party

September 25, 2023 by Tyrone Washington Leave a Comment

Do you believe the Democratic Party when it says it offers something sweeter than the vitriol and racist rhetoric of the Republicans?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Republicans

How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians

America’s megadonors pump cash into political systems, circumventing finance laws using joint fundraising committees.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Bipartisan Ban On Stock Trading In Congress Introduced

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Bipartisan Ban On Stock Trading In Congress Introduced

AOC, Gaetz & Fitzpatrick introduced the Restoring Faith in Government Act to ban Congress members from trading stocks.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics

Mega Donors Fuel $45 Million Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Wisconsin Just Held The Most Expensive State Judicial Election In History

Wealthy donors wield power in this April 4 spring election contest between liberal Janet Protasiewicz and conservative Daniel Kelly.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Supreme Court

Costly Court Race Points To Future For Judicial Elections

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Costly Court Race Points To Future For Judicial Elections

Thirty million dollars and counting has poured into the campaign for a swing seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, with TV ads swamping the airwaves.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American Local Elections, Judicial Elections, Money Politics

Two Parties Set Record Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Two Parties Set Record Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States

2022 election cycle saw only one U.S. Senate seat flip as a result, more than a dozen of the longest partisan electoral streaks were extended.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Third Party

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

February 20, 2023 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption

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How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians (5/7/2023) - America's megadonors pump cash into political systems, circumventing finance laws using joint fundraising committees.
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