If they’ve been paying attention, Americans have received some rude wake-up calls in recent years. What unpleasant news do these messages convey?
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.
Maryland Voter Database No Longer Tied To Russian Oligarch
Election officials confirmed that Maryland state’s voter database is now hosted by a new, American-owned company after been tied to a Russian oligarch.
The Time Is Now For Average Americans To Engage The 2020 Election
The 2020 national elections are right around the corner and you have much to offer: you opinions, your gifts and your talents. Please use them for the sake of this Republic as well as your families.
Why Baltimore Demonstrates Need To Get Big Money Out Of Politics
Report from Demos analyzes campaign contributions in Baltimore, demonstrates need to get big money, which is greatest threats to democracy out of politics.
Speedy Deadline for Candidates in North Carolina Redo Election
Next week marks the start of a new round of elections in the nation’s last unresolved congressional race after November’s results were thrown out.
Listening to the Voices of Our Farmers: Preview
Dairy farming is the perfect microcosm for all the ways big money and bad policy is destroying local control of our food supply, devastating rural economies and filling us up with chemically enhanced products.
Instant Pairwise Elimination Voting Brings Fairness And Better Candidates
We, the voters, are frustrated! Until this reform occurs, the people who give the biggest campaign contributions can rather easily pass the corrupt laws they want. And they can continue to block the solutions that most voters want.
Jennifer Lawrence Releases Short Film Outlining Anti-Corruption Plan
Jennifer Lawrence is taking a stance against corruption in American democracy. Take a look at this highly recommended article and leave comment below.
How Political Parties Get Cash Support Through Legislative Leaders
Democratic and Republican parties both lean on their most powerful legislators to raise extraordinary campaign cash, under the guise of paying “party dues.”
Call for Redo Election in North Carolina is Good News
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unanimously voted to hold a new election for the 9th Congressional district.