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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.

How to “Follow the Money” in a Political Campaign

by DC Editors - November 9, 2022

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

by DC Editors - October 31, 2022

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

by DC Editors - September 23, 2022

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

US Political Dynasties Are In Decline

by DC Editors - September 8, 2022

US Political Dynasties Are In Decline

Political dynasties dominated US politics for several decades. However, it appears that their sway and influence have begun to wane.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Election History

Inside The Right’s Historic Billion-Dollar Dark Money Transfer

by DC Editors - August 26, 2022

Inside The Right’s Historic Billion-Dollar Dark Money Transfer

A dark money group led by Trump judicial adviser Leonard Leo, sponsored by mogul, Barre Seid, helped abolish federal abortion rights.

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

Here At The Crossroads, To Lead Or Be Led

by Jack Jones - August 1, 2022

We will only have a chance to save our imperiled democracy if we work to reverse discriminatory laws like Citizens United.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United

Conspiracy-Promoting Sheriffs Claim Vast Election Authority

by DC Editors - July 28, 2022

Conspiracy-Promoting Sheriffs Claim Vast Election Authority

A Sheriff in Johnson Hayden, which includes suburbs of Kansas City, has opened an inquiry into fictitious election fraud in the county.

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

Colorado Guilty Plea A First For US Election Task Force

by DC Editors - June 28, 2022

Colorado Guilty Plea A First For US Election Task Force

After the 2020 vote election workers came under attack. A Nebraska man has admitted plotting to kill top Colorado election officials.

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

America’s billionaire class is funding anti-democratic forces

by DC Editors - May 25, 2022

America’s billionaire class is funding anti-democratic forces

Today’s billionaire class is promoting a radically anti-democratic agenda, supporting Trump’s claim that the 2020 election was rigged.

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

Dark Money Gets Darker With Less Disclosure In The 2022 Elections

by DC Editors - May 23, 2022

Dark Money Gets Darker With Less Disclosure In The 2022 Elections

There is a need to enforce more stringent rules on the disclosure if the problem of dark

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

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