Congressman Alan Grayson speaks about his worries on growing corruption and denounces money in elections
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.
Undue Influence of Money in Congress Farm Bill
Debate has been display of influence of money in Congress farm bill design at expense of public
NJ’s First-ever Comptroller Battles State Corruption
First-ever Comptroller is new position in New Jersey politics setup to tackle state’s legendary corruption
The Media, Meet the Press and Cronyism
Legalized corruption talk on Meet the Press and cronyism in America’s concentrated media market
Political Families: The Cheney
Political Families: What is in a name? It would seem that even in democratic politics, voters are not disillusioned with nepotism.
China Corruption Fighters Jailed by Dictatorship
More anti-corruption activists, democracy supporters, and China corruption fighters jailed in growing China crackdown
New Jersey Influence of Money Shapes Elections
Politics awash with money flooding in every conceivable race showing New Jersey influence of money
NY Green Party Bashes Money in Elections Reforms
According to NY Green Party, the Cuomo reform effort falls short of achieving victory against money in elections
How the US Has Become Hostile to Whistleblowers
Those exposing government spying programs face harsh penalties in nation hostile to whistleblowers
Worrying Signs of NJ Corruption Money in Elections
Role of NJ corruption money in elections is corrupting local politics in populous Mercer County