Some members of Congress collectively received over $3.4 million from the payday lending industry during their time in Congress.
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.
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.
Will It Be Ok?
Reinstating shoring-up and prosecuting violators of the obliterated Fairness Doctrine is the first step for resurrecting our great country.
Study: Republicans Revised Moral Beliefs To Align With Trump
Using Trump and the GOP, a new study shows how people resolve inconsistencies between their own moral views and preferred candidate.
Should We Ban Members Of Congress From Trading Stocks?
Sunlight alone will not disinfect the congressional stock trading problem. It requires much more attention and should be addressed.