In a new vengeance firing, Trump has fired Chris Krebs, DHS’s cybersecurity boss, over Krebs’s remarks that the 2020 elections were credible.
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.
Why it is important to confront gerrymandering
The way states redraw boundaries can affect who runs for office, who wins, or who stays in office without serious opposition.
The Republican Party: Opponents of American Progress
After watching the Trump years, I now know for sure where you guys are coming from and to whom your loyalties lie.
When a Win is a Loss
The legal allegations make for good copy in the press, and let Republican hacks repeat fraud charges to reporters and social media consumers.
Trump faces long odds in challenging state vote counts
President Trump and surrogates resumed legal battles against Biden’s election win Monday. However, their efforts are set to bear no fruit.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Trump has constantly lambasted mail-in voting in baseless conspiracy theory. Experts have however said the voting method is safe.
Conservative News Sites Fuel Voter Fraud Misinformation
There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.
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.