Need for strict term limits exposed by man’s new record for time in Congress: In office since 1955
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.
Judicial Corruption in West Virginia
Supreme Court case exposes gross abuse and judicial corruption in West Virginia courts
US Virgin Islands Plagued by Election Corruption
Trouble in Paradise: Virgin Islands plagued by election corruption scandal that hits locals hard
Terror, Intervention, and the American Corporate State
Rise of the American Corporate State and the future of obedience in a world filled with unfettered capitalism, worsening inequality, and environmental changes
Scandals Spur NY Campaign Finance Reform Push
Corruption scandals are lighting fire underneath growing push for NY campaign finance reform
How Transparency is Abused for Corruption
Groups seek trading in government intelligence find transparency is abused for corruption easily
Socialist Senator Sanders Denounces Money Politics
Senator Bernie Sanders Denounces Money Politics as openly socialist and only independent Senator
How the 1% is Stealing the American Government
Election system under assault by wealthy patrons of ruling elite accused of stealing the American government
How Protection of 2nd Amendment Harms the 1st
2nd Amendment Harms the 1st: The NRA is the protector of the Second Amendment, but who is protecting the 1st? Clearly these elected officials are not looking out for the best interests of their constituents
Congressional Committees in Corruption Spree
Fundraising for political campaigns is intertwined with the congressional committees in corruption