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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.
Michael Grimm, Defenestration, and Politics in New Jersey, York
Even insider to corrupt NJ and NY politics as Michael Grimm, defenestration threats are serious
Rachel Maddow Pushes Investigation Into Koch Donations
Investigation Into Koch donations to political causes has consumed Rachel Maddow’s show
Until Elections Are Fixed, Nothing Else Will Be
There will be more chaos in Washington and trouble for the American people until elections are fixed
Tit-for-Tat Bribery Brings Down Virginia Governor
Bringing Down Virginia Governor: McDonnell and wife charged in taking bribes
On the Fourth Anniversary of Citizens United
Today is the four year anniversary of Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruling, so let’s talk about the pervasive influence of corporate PACS and how money in politics has simply gotten out of hand.
Revelations Bring Protests by Occupy Sandy New Jersey
Occupy Sandy New Jersey is protesting over allegations that local politics influenced aid money
NJ Corruption Official Leaves Big Shoes to Fill
NJ corruption official leaves success despite corruption epidemic that requires renewed vigilance
FBI Wiretap Reveals NJ Bribery and Corruption Crisis
Court case hears NJ bribery wiretap evidence against capital city Trenton’s longtime mayor
March in New Hampshire Against System of Corruption
Lawrence Lessig leads democracy advocate march across New Hampshire against system of corruption