There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.
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.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination. The vote was boycotted by the Democrats on the committee.
The Politics of COVID: socialized medicine for all, not only presidents
Trump insults universal healthcare but accessed socialized medicine at the taxpayer’s expense. All Americans, not only presidents, should enjoy this basic right.
Election Grants Face Conservative Interference
Conservative public interest law firm sued three swing states to block officials from using elections grants, stating they do not want progressives to win.
Trump seizes on small election issues to spread concern
Trump is using minor issues such as the nine ballots discarded in Pennsylvania and people being sent double ballots to spread concern.
Trump Tax Claims likely to hurt re-election bid
Trump withheld his tax reports for years but New York Times report Sunday paints grim picture of his fiscal activities that could hurt re-election bid.
Third U.S. judge bars Postal Service delivery cuts before November presidential election
The US Postal Service under Louis DeJoy has unrolled measures that have delayed mail voting nationwide. A third judge has ordered a stop to these measures.
Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now
Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.
Battles over voting rules fuel concern about post-election fights
Early voting has started yet some states are still in legal battles over balloting methods. This is leading to uncertainty which Trump is fanning.
Barr casts doubt on mail-in voting
AG William Barr has again blasted mail-in-voting. In his renewed condemnation of the method, he claims ‘there are going to be ballots floating around’.