Dark money isn’t going anywhere soon unless the SEC finally manages to hammer out a regulated crackdown and make full disclosure the law of the land. It stinks, not knowing where your money is going.
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.
Britain: Please Realize That Left Is Right And Right Is Wrong
It’s the core beliefs of what those on the Left believe in that make it difficult to mock. How do you mock someone and put them down because they believe that people are equal?
Lobbying Firms in New Fight Against Wall Street Transparency
Millions in Wall Street lobbying dollars thrown at versions of the transparency bill in recent years
Wall Street Money Seeks Moderate Democrats Against Dodd-Frank
Financial executives have at times needed the help of a group of Wall Street-friendly Democratic lawmakers
Why Energy Lobby Money is Flowing Into a Local Oregon Vote
Jordan Cove LNG backers spend huge money to sway Tiny Oregon county election
Saudi Arabia Paid Veterans To Lobby Congress
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in Saudi Arabian money spent to influence elected officials
A Look at Energy Companies Lobbying On Russia-Focused Bills
Major energy giants have been lobbying federal lawmakers not only on proposed sanctions
Should Public Utility Lobbying in Politics be Banned?
Jersey City water company wants to give money to local politicians, raising some eyebrows
Lobbyists Funnel Cash To Democrats Amid Push To Pass Trump Bills
Corporate lobbyists are taking on a larger role in the Democratic Party’s fundraising efforts
New Jersey’s Top 10 Public Contractors and Their Political Contributions
Pay-to-play laws have provided a check on businesses’ ability to contribute money to politicians