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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.

Wealth of Members of Congress Angers Average American People

May 30, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Most Americans Are Not Like Congress Anymore

Two-thirds Are Millionaires in Wealth of Members of Congress as Unemployment, Economic Weakness Plague Regular Americans

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

Election Reform and Occupy Wall Street

May 24, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Protests for Election Reform and Occupy

Can Occupy Do More For the Cause of Fair Elections in the US? Within the vast diversity that includes everything from the free-to-all ‘People’s Kitchen’ and the ‘Environmental Solidarity’ group, there is need for more support for election reform and for the people who work on the front line of our democracy.

Filed Under: Adrian Tawfik's Opinion Column, DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, New York City and State Elections, Occupy Wall Street, Tea Party

Is John Edwards Trial Part of Citizens United Backlash?

May 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Citizens United Backlash

Citizens United Backlash Charges of Fraud Bring Question About Possible Reversal by Supreme Court

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

Former FCC Head Decries Power of Money in Politics

May 22, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Scene at the Signing of the US Constitution

Common Cause Board Member Discusses State of Democracy in America and Power of Money in Politics

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Confidence in Congress at Lowest Levels in 50 Years

May 21, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Report Sheds Light on Campaign Spending

Polling Shows Pessimism in American’s View of National Institutions and Confidence in Congress

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Voter Turnout

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