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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.

Federal Elections Commission Failing at its Job

September 20, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

We the People, They the Political Parties

Accused Federal Elections Commission Failing After Completely Disastrous Turn Towards Partisanship and Corruption

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics

VIDEO: Companies Making Fortunes Off Election Spending

September 14, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Making Fortunes Off Election

Many are Making Fortunes Off Election as Watchdogs Cry Foul as Massive Amounts Donated in Secret

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics

Who’s to Blame for Campaign Cash Influence? It’s Everyone

September 7, 2012 by Josh Stewart Leave a Comment

Campaign Cash Influence

The Influence of Money on Any Campaign is a More Difficult Problem Than Many Accept But Assigning Blame for Campaign Cash Influence is Not Very Easy To Do

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Money Politics

IRS Hints at Halting Secret Campaign Money Flow

July 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Time For an Audit

IRS Has an Opportunity to Reduce Some Damage of Citizens United

Filed Under: Democracy in America, Democracy News Headlines Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Election Transparency, Money Politics

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July 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Looking for Volunteers

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Filed Under: Democracy News Headlines Tagged With: American Corruption, DC News, Journalism and Free Speech, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections, Political Artwork

Incompetent or Corrupt Supreme Court Allows Citizens United

June 25, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Corrupt Supreme Court FILE

Corrupt Supreme Court: Need For Reform of the Judiciary Proven as Unelected Justices Act Against Democracy

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Money Politics, Supreme Court

An End to the Dangerous Corruption of Gerrymandering

June 19, 2012 by Michael Ossipoff Leave a Comment

Corruption of Gerrymandering Polls

Corruption of Gerrymandering: Some Novel Approaches to the Problems Inherent in Redistricting

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Redistricting

US Drops Campaign Fundraising Corruption Case Against Edwards

June 13, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Corruption Case Against Edwards

Absolutely Insufficient Laws in Political Corruption Case Against Edwards to See No Penalty

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics

Experts Discuss Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decision on Citizens United

June 8, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Experts Discuss Supreme Court: Activists Take a Look at the Possibilities For Reform and Dangers Lurking

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Money Politics, Supreme Court

Alarm as Supreme Court Prepares to Reexamine Citizens United

June 3, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

House meets in the United States Capitol.

Reexamine Citizens United: Possibilty That Court Will Fail to Stop Money’s Increasing Role in Politics

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: American Corruption, Citizens United, Money Politics, Supreme Court

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