The relaxing or paralyzing of the Fairness Doctrine is allowing a right-wing political minority with plenty of cash to deal in distortion.
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.
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.
PODCAST: Tracing The Rise Of Illiberalism
Thomas Main’s new book The Rise of Illiberalism explores the philosophical underpinnings of this toxic political ideology and documents its rise.
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.
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.
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.
How Big Businesses Are Colonizing The Classroom
Parents say their children’s education suffers when career and technical education programs are tailored to the needs of corporations.
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.
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.
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.