Is This What Democracy Looks Like? The oft-ignored consequences of direct democracy: The absolute power is already in the hands of the voters.
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.
Americans Have Little Faith in Members of Congress
Americans distrust Congress yet election reform is not one top leader’s agenda – Faith in members of Congress meets rules leaving them weak and corrupt
Jesse Jackson Jr’s Vacant Seat Opens Political Battle
Jesse Jackson Jr’s vacant seat has been filled by corruption allegations that forced his removal
88% of Americans Want Nationwide Election Reforms
Vast majority recognize urgency of nationwide election reform as system continues to degenerate
New Coalition Aims to Accomplish Campaign Finance Reform
To accomplish campaign finance reform has grown more urgent with recent backtracking and corruption
Our Anemic Democracy
People have generally similar aspirations. Out of instinct for self-preservation, individuals innately strive to achieve their potential and to reproduce.
Bi-Partisan Campaign Launched to Control Money in Politics
Control Money in Politics: Crisis as billions of campaign funds from unknown origin have already corrupted many in government
Russia Dictatorship Sees Infighting as Protest Movement Grows
Russia dictatorship sees infighting violence as Putin control of local population is threatened
Coalition Government in Lithuania Jeopardized by Fraud Allegations
Fraud and scandal rock coalition government as stability in Lithuania jeopardized
Foreign Money Being Funneled Into US Elections
Foreign-connected PACs see dark money funneled Into US Elections, campaign watchdogs say