Secretive money system in which members of Congress “buy” spots on the most powerful committees
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.
New Voting Systems Can’t Solve the Problems of Democracy
There’s a widespread assumption that if we just tried a little harder or better, everything would improve, and that it’s soon going to happen. I guess it’s human-nature to want to believe that.
Russian Dressing, No Beef
If the Democrats and liberal mainstream media want to preserve democracy as they claim to, they must accept the election results instead of pushing baseless conspiracy theories. It is time for the witch hunt to end.
Why the Ruling-Rich Won’t Impeach Trump For Now
The problem with impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors is the ruling-rich benefit from what he’s doing, and he’s doing it for them as well as for himself. He’s their president.
Time is Now For Democrats to Take a Stand on Trump Crimes
In these Trump-times, communities need to stick together, to minimize the harm and damage that Trump, his ruling cronies, and his Republican friends (but Democrats too) can do.
A Powerhouse for US Democracy: The Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice uses a multipronged approach to pursue social justice
Inside Putin’s Campaign to Destroy US Democracy
The former spymaster may well have overplayed his hand in trying to tilt the 2016 U.S. election
Pennsylvania City Wrestles With State Ethics Training Guidelines
Officials now must undergo state ethics training, but residents pushing for comprehensive ethics reform
Forgotten Lawsuit Ruling to Decide if Democrats Screwed Bernie
Class action lawsuit could prove millions of supporters of an embattled progressive campaign right
Supreme Court Confirmations and Declining Democratic Institutions
This isn’t about partisan politics. This is about what we are doing to our own democratic institutions.