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.

Donald Trump: from Ukrainegate to politicalconfidantgate

By DC Editors - February 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

Freshly from an impeachment trial over use of office for political gain Trump has praised Attorney General for intervening on behalf of political confidant.

How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United

By DC Editors - February 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

By DC Editors - February 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

Trump, the Scorpion and the Frog

By Peter J. Dellolio - January 29, 2020 1 Comment

A scorpion wanted to get across the river. He asked a frog, “Will you please give me a ride on your back?” The frog replied, “How can I do that? Your sting is fatal!”

Truth as the best chance to dismantle pack mentality

By Jack Jones - January 25, 2020 7 Comments

While it’s always been there, self-interest has upped pack mentality – disinterest in crucial societal issues. Embracing truth is how to undo the dynamic.

2020: The year America gets its act together

By DC Editors - January 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

Michael J. Copps examines America’s national regression over 2019 and highlights shared blame between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and other State institutions.

New Report: Trump Violated US Funding Law at Center of Impeachment Trial

By DC Editors - January 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Trump violated State funding law by holding back Ukraine aid last year, a government watchdog agency concluded Thursday as Senate impeachment trial opens.

The World that cried wolf! Ignoring and sanitizing American foreign policy in Bolivia

By Jack Jones - December 28, 2019 1 Comment

When our country overthrow’s the government of another country, we just ignore it and our press sanitizes the putsch. It’s time to engage and cry wolf!