U.S. Attorney General William Barr has been a fixer for the Republican Party but he is not alone in making an unethical contribution to Justice.
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.
China is Training the Mexican Army and Americans are not Aware of it
Americans are not aware that China is training the Mexican army. The presence of China on our border is the result of lack of planning and self-interest.
Trump angry at Intelligence Boss over analysis saying Russia wants him re-elected
A senior U.S. intelligence official told lawmakers Russia is looking to help Donald Trump in 2020. This got trump angry with National Intelligence boss.
Former U.S. Prosecutors Call for Attorney General’s Resignation
Attorney General William Barr intervened to shorten the political corruption sentence of a Trump confidant. Former U.S. prosecutors want his resignation.
Donald Trump: from Ukrainegate to politicalconfidantgate
Freshly from an impeachment trial over use of office for political gain Trump has praised Attorney General for intervening on behalf of political confidant.
How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United
Many people still don’t know about the pernicious effects on democracy from this tool, dark money, used by the wealthy to manipulate politics in secret.
Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United
Hazel Millard & Joanna Zdanys argue that reform remains the antidote to the ill-effects of big money in politics ever since a 2010 Supreme Court decision.
Trump, the Scorpion and the Frog
A scorpion wanted to get across the river. He asked a frog, “Will you please give me a ride on your back?” The frog replied, “How can I do that? Your sting is fatal!”
Truth as the best chance to dismantle pack mentality
While it’s always been there, self-interest has upped pack mentality – disinterest in crucial societal issues. Embracing truth is how to undo the dynamic.
2020: The year America gets its act together
Michael J. Copps examines America’s national regression over 2019 and highlights shared blame between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and other State institutions.