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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.

NY Green Party Bashes Money in Elections Reforms

by Adrian Tawfik - July 13, 2013

Andrew Cuomo election reforms green party

According to NY Green Party, the Cuomo reform effort falls short of achieving victory against money in elections

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: American Corruption, Election Transparency, Green Party News, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Public Financing of Elections

How Religious Groups Seek Influence in Elections

by DC Editors - June 9, 2013

God religious groups seek influence

Catholic groups, Hasidic Jews, and other religious groups seek influence by investing in intense lobbying of multiple governments across country

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Jewish People, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Religion and Democracy

Elon Musk Leaves Facebook Political Campaign

by DC Editors - May 20, 2013

elon musk leaves facebook

Entrepreneur Elon Musk leaves Facebook political organization of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

NJ Labor Union SuperPAC Started for Election

by DC Editors - May 20, 2013

NJ Labor Union SuperPAC

New Jersey is famous for its heavy industry and now has NJ Labor Union SuperPAC flexing its powers

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Socialism and Labor

High-Speed Financial Traders’ Campaign Contributions

by DC Editors - May 18, 2013

High-speed financial traders’ campaign contributions wall street

Activists worry of explosion of high-speed financial traders’ campaign contributions in politics

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Voting Technology

Feingold Critiques Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC

by DC Editors - May 9, 2013

Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC computer facebook

Election reformer Russ Feingold angry at Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC for secrecy of its donation plan

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Spying and Privacy, Voting Technology

Bill Seeks Michigan Term Limits and Restrictions

by DC Editors - April 30, 2013

longer Michigan term limits

Lawmaker introduces bill seeking longer Michigan term limits and monitoring of former politicians

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Political Lobbying, Term Limits

Occupying the Public Square is World Revolution

by DC Editors - April 26, 2013

Egypt Flag Man Near Twitter Graffiti

World civil disobedience activism given boost by modern occupying the public square tactic

Filed Under: Democracy News Headlines, International Democracy Tagged With: Political Lobbying, Worldwide, Worldwide Corruption

Protesters Target DC Political Lobbyists

by DC Editors - April 25, 2013

Winning popular support

Power of DC political lobbyists in Washington has reached unreasonable levels

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

How Protection of 2nd Amendment Harms the 1st

by Amy Seon - April 25, 2013

end the murder protest 2nd amendment harms 1st

2nd Amendment Harms the 1st: The NRA is the protector of the Second Amendment, but who is protecting the 1st? Clearly these elected officials are not looking out for the best interests of their constituents

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Civil Rights, Democracy Protests, Democrats, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Lobbying

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