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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.

Partisan Divisions And The Fairness Doctrine

by Jack Jones - February 28, 2022

Fairness Doctrine

The relaxing or paralyzing of the Fairness Doctrine is allowing a right-wing political minority with plenty of cash to deal in distortion.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Journalism and Free Speech

Lobbyists Cutting Ties To Russian Pipeline After Cashing In

by DC Editors - February 26, 2022

Lobbyists Cutting Ties To Russian Pipeline After Cashing In

As Russia invades Ukraine lobbyists are distancing themselves from foreign companies partnering on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Russia

PODCAST: Tracing The Rise Of Illiberalism

by Jenna Spinelle - February 25, 2022

Thomas Main’s new book The Rise of Illiberalism explores the philosophical underpinnings of this toxic political ideology and documents its rise.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Electoral College, Worldwide

Payday Lending Lobbyists Give Big To Key Members Of Congress

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

Payday Lending Lobbyists Give Big To Key Members Of Congress

Some members of Congress collectively received over $3.4 million from the payday lending industry during their time in Congress.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Dark Money Group Bankrolls Super PAC Spending In 2022

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

Dark Money Group Bankrolls Super PAC Spending In 2022

Thousands of dollars went into a super PAC backing Ohio’s Senate campaign by a “dark money” entity linked to billionaire Peter Thiel.

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

Presidential Records Act Violations: Short and Long-Term Solutions

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

Presidential Records Act Violations: Short and Long-Term Solutions

Recent reporting suggests that Trump shredded far more documents than previously known, and that many of those records were destroyed.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption

How Big Businesses Are Colonizing The Classroom

by DC Editors - February 18, 2022

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Parents say their children’s education suffers when career and technical education programs are tailored to the needs of corporations.

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

Trump Having Profitable Post-Presidency Like No Other

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Trump Having Profitable Post-Presidency Like No Other

Much as he did while in the White House,…Trump has…blurred the lines between his political ambitions and his business interests.

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

Investigation Leads To Criminal Charges Over Straw Donor Scheme

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Investigation Leads To Criminal Charges Over Straw Donor Scheme

Three men were indicted in a plot to hide unlawful campaign contributions using a shell business, following a CLC investigation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption

Congress Moves To Ban Members From Trading Stocks

by DC Editors - February 12, 2022

Congress Moves To Ban Members From Trading Stocks

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Dem leaders have okayed a plan to craft legislation to prohibit members of Congress from trading stock.

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

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