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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.

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

How to “Follow the Money” in a Political Campaign

November 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How to “Follow the Money” in a Political Campaign

Without the proper media coverage, campaign donations can be a complex labyrinth of dark money, super PACs, and FEC filings.

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

Churches Are Breaking the Law by Endorsing in Elections

October 31, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Churches fretted over losing their tax-exempt status for even unintentional missteps. But the IRS has abdicated its enforcement responsibilities.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Religion and Democracy

NY Dems Send Voters Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

NY Dems Send Voters Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications

Democrats in New York State claim that this procedure can boost voter turnout. Republicans in the state instead see “dirty tricks.”

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American Corruption, American State Elections

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