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This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.

How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Federal Lobbying Spending On Track To Set New Record In 2022

Restaurant workers have fought for higher wages for long. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.

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

10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy

“Protecting democracy” was the top issue listed by voters as an “extremely important” reason they decided to vote in the 2022 election.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Citizens United, Money Politics, Voter Turnout

The Christian Evangelical Church

by Jack Jones - January 22, 2023

The Christian Evangelical Church

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Money Politics, Religion and Democracy

Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding

Elections cost American taxpayers approximately $2 billion per year—a figure that may grow to $5 billion in the near future.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Money Politics

Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics

How dark money is influencing who controls Washington is one of the controversial issues raised by the rise in dark money.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Money Politics

New York Lawmakers Become Nation’s Highest-Paid

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

New York Lawmakers Become Nation's Highest-Paid

A new bill signed Saturday has made New York’s state legislators the highest paid in the nation, that is just in time for the New Year.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

Advocacy Groups Denounce Proposals To ‘Gut’ Ethics Office

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

Advocacy Groups Denounce Proposals To ‘Gut’ Ethics Office

Ethics advocacy groups claim that the proposal from Republicans to change the Office of Congressional Ethics could gut the watchdog.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, Money Politics

All Candidates For Office Should Disclose Their Tax Returns

by DC Editors - January 3, 2023

All Candidates For Office Should Disclose Their Tax Returns

The release of Donald Trump’s tax returns, is at the very least, a significant step toward greater political transparency.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, Money Politics

Cost Of 2022 State And Federal Elections To Exceed $16.7 Billion

by DC Editors - December 2, 2022

Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics

The estimated cost of of the latest cycle of state and federal midterm elections is projected to exceed a staggering $16.7 billion.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics

Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosure For Political Spending Wins

by DC Editors - November 18, 2022

Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosur

Voters pulled back the curtain on unknown campaign spending, approved ballot that requires public exposure of big-dollar donors.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Money Politics

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