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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.

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

Rights Groups Keep Eye on ALEC Lobbyist Group

by DC Editors - April 24, 2013

Corporate Lobbying Group ALEC Target

Citizen’s rights work exposes ALEC lobbyist group for series of infamous actions for corporations

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Facebook’s Zuckerberg Launches Political Lobby

by DC Editors - April 11, 2013

Protest refuse style facebook

Billionaire creator of Facebook Zuckerberg launches political lobby to try his luck in politics with new group seeking immigration reform for high tech workers

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

AARP Wants No Entitlement Program Changes in Congress

by DC Editors - April 8, 2013

AARP Wants No Entitlement Program Changes

America’s largest interest group, the AARP, fights hard seeking no entitlement program changes

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Lobbying

Zuckerberg Hints at Facebook’s Political Ambitions

by DC Editors - March 27, 2013

With billions of personal wealth and passion for changing the world, Zuckerberg eyes politics

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Education, Political Lobbying, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

How Lobbyists Have Eaten Away at American Democracy

by DC Editors - March 3, 2013

How Lobbyists have eaten action from all sides on issue of money’s power in politics

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

Bipartisan Coalition to Challenge Too Big To Fail Banks

by DC Editors - March 1, 2013

Desperate Second Campaign Obama's Voters Not Better Off

Too big to fail banks having caused the financial crisis are coming under new scrutiny

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

Google and Facebook Spending Millions on Elections

by DC Editors - October 23, 2012

Google and Facebook Spending Millions

Large Companies Continue Pumping Money Into Mass Lobbying Efforts Setting New Records With Both Google and Facebook Spending Millions on Election Donations

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

Examples of Companies and Interest Groups Capitalizing on Elections

by DC Editors - September 13, 2012

Election Day Sale Sign

American voters Will See More Capitalizing on Elections in Advertising and Marketing Than Ever

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

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