Watchdog claims reform plans stemmed from unprecedented level of Rhode Island corporate lobbying
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.
Public Employee Conferences as Venues For Corruption
Financial firms among corporations using public employee conferences as chance to lobby government
The Rise of the Lobbyists in Bush-Era Florida
Power of corporate lobby was amplified in Bush-era Florida in sign of political influence gone awry
Clinton Wall Street Ties Clash With Party Politics
Long-running mutual relationship muddies transformative Hillary Clinton Wall Street policy claims
Wall Street Political Donations Need New Scrutiny
Fresh concerns raised over legality and transparency of sizable Wall Street political donations
On Hillary’s Delayed Battle With Citizens United
It is up to voter nationwide to encourage candidates to launch the real battle with Citizens United
Cannabis Lobby Set for Washington D.C. Summit
Reflecting historic changes in public political opinion, nascent cannabis lobby in federal push
You Don’t Have to Be American to Purchase US Elections
Foreign pornography giant proves you can purchase US elections without needing local citizenship
Single Donor SuperPACs to Dominate 2016 Elections
Unstoppable rise of money politics following Citizens United turns to era of single donor SuperPACs
Assessing Impact of Clinton Cash Scandal
New book seeks to ignite controversy over Clinton Cash, the rise of Clinton fortune in government