A special prosecutor in Virginia that he’s presented two indictments of election fraud against someone who worked on a failed re-election campaign.
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.
Challenge of Georgia Election System Faces First Court Test
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday on a request by state election officials to toss a lawsuit challenging how Georgia elections are run.
American Corruption Isn’t Just Another Scandal
American corruption isn’t just another scandal it is more about whether, with enough money and power, you can get away with undermining democracy.
10 Far-Reaching Congressional Ethics Reforms Proposed
Proposal addresses 10 clear, strong solutions that would make Congress more responsive to the needs of all Americans, instead of wealthy special interests.
Lawsuit: NRA Illegally Coordinated $35 Million in Campaign Spending
CLC Action filed suit on behalf of Giffords against FEC for failing to announce actions against NRA for using shell corporations.
Busted & Broke: Why The Federal Election Commission Doesn’t Work
While it is common knowledge that the FEC gridlocks frequently, it is less known that the agency is severely understaffed and underfunded.
How the IRS Gave Up Fighting Political Dark Money Groups
Six years after it was excoriated for allegedly targeting conservative organizations, More dark money has been gushing into the political system.
NRA Has History of Advising Gun-Rights Groups Outside US
NRA representatives recent meeting with Australian politicians to discuss talking points after mass shooting generated outrage from various politicians.
On Celebrating the Vast Wealth of America’s Richest
When you have a democracy, you have an equal say, equal input, and equal decision-making powers. One person one vote is the opposite of the currently ascendent “money is free speech” concept.
Why is the Romanian PM Staying at Trump’s D.C. Hotel?
PM of Romania stayed at President Trump’s hotel during trip to Washington first foreign government leader to booked a room at the hotel in more than a year.