Major US technology firms like Facebook from Silicon Valley spends lobbying fortune on government
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
According to NY Green Party, the Cuomo reform effort falls short of achieving victory against money in elections
How Religious Groups Seek Influence in Elections
Catholic groups, Hasidic Jews, and other religious groups seek influence by investing in intense lobbying of multiple governments across country
Elon Musk Leaves Facebook Political Campaign
Entrepreneur Elon Musk leaves Facebook political organization of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg
NJ Labor Union SuperPAC Started for Election
New Jersey is famous for its heavy industry and now has NJ Labor Union SuperPAC flexing its powers
High-Speed Financial Traders’ Campaign Contributions
Activists worry of explosion of high-speed financial traders’ campaign contributions in politics
Feingold Critiques Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC
Election reformer Russ Feingold angry at Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC for secrecy of its donation plan
Bill Seeks Michigan Term Limits and Restrictions
Lawmaker introduces bill seeking longer Michigan term limits and monitoring of former politicians
Occupying the Public Square is World Revolution
World civil disobedience activism given boost by modern occupying the public square tactic
Protesters Target DC Political Lobbyists
Power of DC political lobbyists in Washington has reached unreasonable levels