In the past decade, the largest manufacturer of voting machines in the country, has routinely wined and dined a select group of Georgia lawmakers.
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.
Sweeping DC Anti-Corruption Reform Legislation to Become Law
Sweeping DC anti corruption reform legislation to become law will pave way for more independent enforcement agency with expertise on money in politics.
Washington Lawmakers Want To Permanently Eliminate Postage For Voters
A proposed law requested by Governor Jay Inslee would provide prepaid postage for all election ballots in the state of Washington.
Ex Trump Lawyer Cohen Paid Man to Rig Online Polls
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen admitted Thursday that he paid a man in 2015 to rig online opinion polls to favor Trump.
Support New York Voting Rights and Campaign Finance Reforms!
The legislation in the New York State legislature contains multiple voting reforms, including early voting, and would close the LLC loophole.
Jimmy Carter: U.S. Is an ‘Oligarchy With Unlimited Political Bribery’
Former President Jimmy altered hash words about America’s electoral process, calling the country “oligarchy with unlimited political bribery”.
Palm Oil Lobby Utilizing Tobacco and Alcohol Lobby Tactics
Palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product.
Money Politics Crisis Remains Central to Proper Election Reform
Big money continues to corrupt American politics, creating a vicious cycle that funnels more wealth and power to those at the top and eroding our democracy.
House Democrats Introduce Sweeping Election Reforms in Congress
House Democrats urge a reform package that targets what they call a “culture of corruption in Washington” and aims to reduce the role of money in politics.
H.R. 1 Election Reforms Are a Necessary Start Towards Democracy
The new Democratic majority House gaveled in on Thursday with reform on its agenda — not so much of policy but of democracy itself.