Encouraged by an unjustified Maricopa County, Arizona, ballot audit, Trumpists are calling for a nationwide 2020 election review.
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.
FEC Explores Measures To Expose ‘Scam PACs’
“Scam PACs” funnel money to their own operatives while investing little on actual political action. The FEC wants to curb this practice.
To Fix Democracy, Get Small Money Into Politics
We can only defeat big money by bringing small money into politics, much as the Democracy Voucher Program gives the people agency.
The “Swiftest And Surest Way” To Purge Corruption
An example of big money flooding US elections is the top 100 donors to Super PACs in the 2020 elections who donated over $2billion.
92% Of Incumbents In Congress Have Leadership Pacs
Julia Letlow’s swearing-in showcases widows replacing husbands but also reveals leadership PACs for almost all members of Congress.
Top Lobbyists Raked In Best COVID-19 Contracts
Just 6% of COVID-related contract recipients lobbied the federal government, despite receiving more than half of the pandemic funds.
The Business Case For Democracy
Crony capitalism gone wild has resulted in wealth disparities, a loss of confidence in governments, and environmental degradation.
Will The Gaetz Controversy Engulf Florida’s Governor?
All allegations involving “pay to play” corruption in the administration have been denied. So have all sex trafficking allegations naming Gaetz.
Loopholes Used By Dictators To Funnel Money Into U.S. Politics
Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democratic Senator has warned current campaign finance laws still allow foreign interference in US politics.
1 In 2 States At Risk Of “Rigged Maps” Thanks To Redistricting
More than half of the states in the US are at serious risk of congressional districts being drawn to unfairly support one party.