Bernie Sanders asks new Fed Chair about US democracy vs. oligarchy and her ultimate allegiance
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.
The 10 Biggest Election Donors in New Jersey
Take a look at the top lobbyists and election donors in New Jersey’s famously corrupt system
A Vote for a Demopublican is a Vote for Corruption
Given the rise of corruption and solidifying system of oligarchy, don’t vote for Demopublican
GOP in Internal Clash on Money in Elections Limits
Supreme Court actions and push for deregulation have left GOP in internal clash for direction
Oligarchs and America: Democracy Inaction
Amid Ukraine crisis, election experts warn of rise of the oligarchs and America’s losing battle
How Rise of American Nobility Endangers Stability
The creeping rise of American nobility threatens to entrench political power among few families
Is America Still a Democracy?
Ivy League study asks if America Still a Democracy and finds out another term might fit better
Basically, Transparency is Impossible for Next Elections
Without legislative action, political campaign transparency is impossible for coming elections
Bill Maher Targets Supreme Court in New Monologue
HBO comedian and political lightning rod Bill Maher targets Supreme Court’s recent controversial decision to remove national limits on political spending
Legislator Slammed After Call to Increase Salaries for Congress
Sitting Congressman wants higher salaries for Congress (and himself) to be priority