Florida petition to United States Justice Department and the United States Attorney General has garnered over 8,000 signatures.
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.
Former US Senators Sign Letter Warning of Dangers to Democracy
A group of former U.S. Senate members from both the Democratic and Republican parties is urging current members to be “guardians of our democracy”.
Buffalo Billions Scandal Lays Bare NY State’s Corruption
Charges against Joseph Gerardi speak a culture of corruption in Albany and need for a serious assessment of NY State’s ethics laws. Citizens Union reacted.
Demanding Election Integrity in North Carolina’s District 9
Reports provide alarming evidence of an ongoing effort to illegally harvest ballots, buy votes, dispose of ballots, and alter voters’ intended choices.
Demos Condemns Multi-State Power Grab by Republican Leaders
Republican lawmakers are undermining the will of the people with flagrant measures to curb the authority of incoming elected officials and voters.
Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers
Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership. Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit. Not holding my breath except for the manure.
D.C. Council Passes Sweeping Anti-Corruption Reform Legislation
Pay-to-play and ethics reform legislation passed by the D.C Council last night will strengthen small-donor public financing of D.C. elections and others.
Wisconsin Republicans Strip Democratic Governor’s Power
Wisconsin Republicans pushed through a sweeping set of bills Wednesday to limit the power of the state’s newly elected Democrats.
4 Charged With Voter Petition Fraud in East Hampton, NY
Those charged include two employees of the Suffolk County Board of Elections and two political party officials in connection with the alleged forgery.
North Carolina Ballot Fraud Investigation Muddies Election
Allegations of flagrant absentee ballot fraud in one district have thrown the Election Day results of a midterm congressional race into question.