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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.

Pay-to-Play Politics is the Norm According to Microsoft President

By DC Editors - January 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Pay-to-Play Politics

Microsoft CEO Brad Smith offered his employees a candid take this week on why the company gives money to politicians.

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

How Dark Money Helped Joe Biden Win the Presidency

By DC Editors - January 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Dark Money Helped Joe Biden

President Joe Biden benefited from a record-breaking amount of donations from anonymous donors backing him.

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

Gerrymandering Remains Potent Threat to Democracy

By DC Editors - January 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

Gerrymandering Remains Potent Threat to Democracy

Now voting rights groups are sounding the alarm about future gerrymandering — the redrawing of congressional districts to heavily favor one party.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Redistricting

How Outside Money Makes Governing More Difficult

By DC Editors - January 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

Outside Money Makes Governing More Difficult

More money to the political parties, rather than outside spending, produces more cohesion and less fragmentation within the party caucuses.

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

Why Trump Should be Impeached

By Jack Jones - January 14, 2021 11 Comments

Why Trump should be impeached

Trump’s tenure was a reign of terror. The 6 Jan insurrection is ground for Senate impeachment to prevent him from causing further damage to our democracy.

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

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

New York State Bar Association moves to oust Rudy Giuliani

By DC Editors - January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

New York State Bar Association moves to oust Rudy Giuliani

Following 6 January insurrection attacking US Capitol, New York Bar looking to expulse Rudy Giuliani who used phrase “trial by combat” to soon-to-be insurrectionist mob of Trump supporters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Republicans

US House Moves to Remove Trump from Office

By DC Editors - January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Mike Pence

The House of Representatives, led by the Democrats, is looking to vote to call on Vice President Mike Pence to move to remove Trump from office.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Democrats, Republicans

Supreme Court won’t fast-track review of Trump election lawsuits

By DC Editors - January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Supreme Court won't fast-track review of Trump election lawsuits

Trump filed request for Supreme Court to fast-track consideration of several lawsuits challenging election results. The Court rejected the request flatly.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Supreme Court

Is Giuliani a Speech-Maker or a Criminal Instigator?

By Steve Schneider - January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Is Giuliani a Speech-Maker or a Criminal Instigator?

Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s personal lawyer. He has spoken in two rallies that became criminal riots, including the Jan 6, 2021, mob attack on The Capitol.

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

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