Expert Lawrence Lessig heads effort to stem role of money in elections with NHRebellion 2015 march
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.
30 Thousand Join Stamp Stampede Against Corruption
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream wants to see you and your friends join Stamp Stampede to get money out!
New State Laws Needed to Stem New Jersey Nepotism
In-laws should be included in New Jersey nepotism protections as part of battle against corruption
2015 Missouri Political Corruption Battle Brewing
Growth of Missouri political corruption following Citizens United reflect worrying national trends
Individual Billionaires Dominate Election Donations in 2014
Nation’s richest billionaires dominate election donations include Bloomberg, Adelson and the Kochs
Why Our Rights Are Non-Negotiable
Like the attacks on the WTC on 9/11, this idea that it’s people’s rights that are somehow up for debate should scare the living shit out of the public. The people have been trained to negotiate our rights but these rights are non-negotiable!
How Latest Judicial Elections Were Purchased
Big corporate money in local races feeds concern that judicial elections were purchased outright
NHRebellion Corruption Protests Set for Second Year
After success of last year’s New Hampshire marches, NHRebellion corruption protests in fresh push
Eric Garner’s Public Defenders Know Police Brutality Well
Need for public pressure to change broken system is paramount say Eric Garner’s public defenders
Occupy Wall Street Creator Micah White’s Protest Strategy
Principals behind Occupy Wall Street founder Micah White’s protest strategy that launched a global movement of public dissent, protest and creativity