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Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles

Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.

How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians

America’s megadonors pump cash into political systems, circumventing finance laws using joint fundraising committees.

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

Report Details Pentagon-to-Contractor Lobbying

May 2, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Report Details Pentagon-to-Contractor Lobbying

672 former officials worked for top defense contractors, 91% in lobbying roles, as they receive significant government contracts.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Why Presidential Candidates Form Exploratory Committees

May 2, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why Presidential Candidates Form Exploratory Committees

Exploratory committees allow candidates to campaign without running initially, but most who form them eventually run.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

Senator Whitney Westerfield has re-introduced a data privacy bill to give consumers more control over personal information online in Kentucky. 

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Cryptocurrency Industry Lobbying Skyrocketed In 2022

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cryptocurrency Industry Lobbying Skyrocketed In 2022

The cryptocurrency industry’s political influence expanded significantly as they spent $21.6 million on federal lobbying in 2022.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. broke lobbying spending records last year as they fended off heightened scrutiny…

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Voting Technology

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

Following historic 8% inflation in 2022, the [FEC] announced new contribution limits for the 2024 election cycle on Thursday.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Restaurant workers have long fought for higher wages. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Federal Lobbying Spending On Track To Set New Record In 2022

August 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Federal lobbying spending reached $2 billion after a staggering $1.1 billion during the first quarter of the year. This is unprecedented.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Call For An Investigation Of Intuit’s Lobbying Practices Amid Mounting

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Call For An Investigation Of Intuit’s Lobbying Practices Amid Mounting

Intuit has spent decades fighting against free government-sponsored tax filing services and its lobbying efforts have increased.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

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