JetBlue is defending its decision to donate to a PAC to support a congressman who objected to the presidential vote certification.
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.
New Tool Tracks All Corporate Statements On Voting Rights
Democracy Docket has released a new tool tracking corporate statements in support of voting rights over the last few weeks.
Inside Corporate America’s Frantic Response to Georgia Voting Law
Taking a stance on civil rights legislation pits businesses against Republicans who are willing to increase taxes in retribution.
Corporate Pressures Suggest New Dynamics On Voting Rights
For some, corporations responded late to the assault on voting rights but it is also possible that their response was timely.
How Congress Can Do Better to Fight Weaponized Corruption
FinCEN must be reimagined by the government to provide advanced financial intelligence, analytic resources to law enforcement, experts.
Pharma Lobby Battles In Congress Over Vaccine Access
Drugmakers and Democrats are expected to fight over legislation that would threaten industry profits as COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out.
Is Pork ‘Essential’ For Getting US Infrastructure Fixed?
Is it necessary for Biden to bring back good old-fashioned pork-barrel politics if he wants to restore America’s infrastructure?
Delta, Coca-Cola Forcefully Condemn Georgia Elections Bill
Faced with mounting scrutiny, the CEOs of Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola finally came out against Georgia’s newly enacted elections bill.
Corporations, Vocal About Racial Justice, Go Quiet on Voting Rights
Corporations were vocal about racial justice during last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests but are quite quiet on voting rights.
How Companies Sidestep Self-Imposed Bans On Political Donations
Major companies are seeking ways to get around their January pledges to withhold campaign donations from Republican politicians.