Former California Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon will join a group of his colleagues and lobby for Saudi Arabia
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.
Is the Trump Administration Serious About Dumping Lobbyists?
Donald Trump promised during the election to get rid of lobbyists who have been a longtime source of corruption
Analysis of 2016 Money Politics Trends
Dominance of the Koch political network is evident if first analysis of 2016 money politics by Brennan Center
How Lobbyists Secretly Woo Top Election Officials
Lobbying has reached into one of the most obscure corners of state government: the offices of top election officials
NRA Outspent on Gun Control Ballot Measure Lobbying
Focus on national spending priorities means that gun control ballot measure battles in states underfunded
Money Politics Crisis Not Getting the Attention it Deserves
Despite public opinion, a vitally important reform that needs to be addressed regards campaign finance. With only days to go, the money politics crisis has simply not been given the attention it deserves.
Furious Pace of Tobacco Company Lobbying Splits Democrats
Tax raising ballot initiatives have ignited unprecedented a tobacco company lobbying campaign
Wall Street Leads Massachusetts Charter School Lobbying
Opponents warn the dangerous influence of Wall Street amid heated charter school lobbying battle
Fossil Fuel Industry Lobbying for Florida Solar Amendment
Florida seeing massive fossil fuel industry lobbying spending that seeks to prevent solar from gaining steam
North Dakota and California See Heavy Tobacco Tax Lobbying
State tobacco tax lobbying is reaching a fevered pitch as the November vote approaches