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.

Trump Directly Involved In Plans To Seize Voting Machines

February 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The new accounts show that Trump was directly involved than previously known in proposals to use national security agencies to seize voting machines.

The Democratic Party’s Oligarch Wannabes

January 30, 2022 by Jack Jones 5 Comments

I can’t tolerate Senator Manchin or Sinema being welcomed by the Democratic Party next term or ever again. They are Republicans in sheep clothing.

Arizona Bill Would Allow Legislature To Overturn Elections

January 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A proposed overhaul of Arizona’s voting procedures could allow legislators to overturn the results of a primary or general election.

Federal Prosecutors Looking At 2020 Fake Elector Certifications

January 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former Trump the winner of states that he lost.

24 States Had No House Seat Flip Over Last Decade

January 27, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In comparison to the preceding decade, two and a half times more states failed to flip a single U.S. House member in the last ten years.

What Are They Doing To The American Dream?

January 23, 2022 by Jack Jones 3 Comments

We are not what we have celebrated in the past, or what we have fought for, died for. The Oligarchs now are brazenly showing their true colors.

PODCAST: Sore Losers Are Bad For Democracy

January 23, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Penn State’s Jim Piazza returns to the show this week to discuss a new study on why the loser’s consent is a critical part of a healthy democracy.

DeSantis Confuses Absolute Power with Freedom

January 21, 2022 by Steve Schneider Leave a Comment

Will Trump call out DeSantis for placing Medicare and Medicaid funds for some seniors in jeopardy? Will DeSantis have to face the consequences of his actions?