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.

A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC to End All SuperPACs

June 24, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fundraising has begun for campaign finance reform’s best weapon: A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC

Democracy Chronicles Kickstarter Campaign Was Successful

June 17, 2014 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Our community has spoken up and supported Democracy Chronicles Kickstarter project. As the Producer of this film and Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Democracy Chronicles, I want to thank everyone in our network for all your support!

Election Reform Film Fundraising Ends Tuesday Afternoon

June 15, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

This Tuesday our film fundraising ends and we hope that you will join us by then!

No Donation Limits or Transparency Means Total Corruption

June 3, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

With no donation limits or transparency for election spending our corruption can end democracy

HOUR VIDEO: Political Donations of Koch Brothers Exposed

May 26, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Billionaire industrialists Koch Brothers exposed in film detailing vast fortune spent in politics

Outside Election Spending Smothers Views of Both Parties

May 25, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

All candidates in Newark election battle against outside election spending flooding into race

We Need a Third Party

May 20, 2014 by Amy Seon 2 Comments

It is time for a third party to rise out of the ossified tribal sensibility of our current election process. A third party can and should emerge as a refreshing alternative for those who are weary of the current gridlock. We need a third party.