Term limit extension would be reversal of efforts to stem local corruption in Maryland county
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.
Strengthen Whistleblowers’ Legal Channels to Challenge System
Imagine for a moment that Edward Snowden had gone through the proper channels of government in his effort to expose the illegalities of spying. How would this have played out? It is time to strengthen whistleblowers.
Socialist Senator Sanders Warns of Runaway Two-Party Corruption
Lone independent in Senate warns country is under threat of permanent two-party corruption
Catholic Nuns on Quest Against Dark Money in Politics
Activists with “We the People. We the Voters” Organization supporting Catholic Nuns on Quest
Congressional Offices Barter Over Free Samples From Lobbyists
Distribution system for free samples from lobbyists relied on to supply Congressional offices
Image Gallery Collects Several Years of Democracy Promotion
This political image collection was designed by DC Founder and Editor-in-Chief Adrian Tawfik
Ex-Senators Hired as Lobbyists for Russian Banks
During invasion of Ukraine, ex-Senators getting paid big money as lobbyists for Russian banks
How Money Politics Fuels Nationwide Police Militarization
Small town police militarization backed by immense lobbying of both political parties
Companies Avoid Regulations By Paying Off Politicians
Despite laws against such activities few prosecuted as companies avoid regulations with political donations
New York State Government Transparency Fail
Governor ordered immediate deletion of emails in New York State Government transparency controversy