Under pressure from civil rights groups, some of Georgia’s largest corporations and supporters in the Capitol are enacting new voter restrictions.
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
South Dakota Adopts Sweeping Prohibition Against Election Transparency
South Dakota also passed broad legal provisions last week to protect info on politically active nonprofit bodies and their donors.
Is NYC’s Campaign Finance Program Worth The Cost?
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board recently awarded an unprecedented $37 million in matching funds to candidates for public office.
Political Finance Reform As Tool To Promote Gender Inclusive Democracy
The lack of access to sufficient funding from their parties and external networks is a major obstacle to women participation in politics.
Ex-Tobacco Exec Bankrolls Centrist ‘Serve America Movement’ Party
Former Philip Morris exec is behind a new centrist party, the Serve American Movement, bankrolling the party almost single-handedly.
How to Prevent Future Abuse of the President’s Pardon Power
How do we ensure that the President does not abuse pardon power? An opinion piece in Brennan Centre for Justice revisits this question.
Applauding a Bipartisan Bill To Fix The Federal Election Commission
A bipartisan legislation seeks to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC) and to ensure its effectiveness.
4 Election Reforms Designed to Keep Extremists Out of Power
The rise of extremism in American politics is why political reform must seek to marginalize, to the extent possible, these destabilizing forces.
The Risks of Corporate Political Spending After the Jan. 6 Insurrection
“Capitol riot presents unique risks for corporate financial supporters for members of Congress who backed…Trump’s position on Jan. 6”.
Activist Shareholders Pressing Companies To Disclose Political Activity
JP Morgan wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to help it keep political spending information from activist investors.