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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.

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

US Political Dynasties Are In Decline

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

August 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

August 1, 2022 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

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

July 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 25, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 money will be addressed. In stark contrast to this ideal, however, dark money is getting darker with less disclosure in the 2022 midterms. This article by Anna Massoglia is published by Open Secrets. Here is an excerpt: Dark […]

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

Fake Threat: Voter Fraud By Undocumented Immigrants

May 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fake Threat: Voter Fraud By Undocumented Immigrants

Republican leaders and candidates are increasingly claiming without basis that illegal immigrants are gaining access to the ballot box.

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

Who Pays For America?

April 18, 2022 by Jack Jones 3 Comments

The taxes that are being placed on middle class in America are ridiculous. The rich in comparison pay nothing, yet have everything.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption

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