Series of high profile corruption cases of state lawmakers has left most New Yorkers sceptical
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.
You Don’t Have to Be American to Purchase US Elections
Foreign pornography giant proves you can purchase US elections without needing local citizenship
Single Donor SuperPACs to Dominate 2016 Elections
Unstoppable rise of money politics following Citizens United turns to era of single donor SuperPACs
Assessing Impact of Clinton Cash Scandal
New book seeks to ignite controversy over Clinton Cash, the rise of Clinton fortune in government
Assessing Prospects for NY State Transparency Progress
New Assembly Speaker forced to target NY state transparency shortfalls following public scandals
SuperPACs Enjoy Spike in New Jersey Contractor Lobbying
Even without federal elections this year, New Jersey contractor lobbying pushing past old limits
NJ Wins Most Expensive Congressional Vote in Nation
State sets countrywide record for 2014’s most expensive congressional vote for political spending
5-Hour Energy Founder is Big Political Donor
Political donations of Michigan’s billionaire 5-Hour Energy founder Manoj Bhargava are making waves
Nonprofit Maps Spike in 2014 Financial Sector Lobbying
$1.4 billion spent to influence American politicians during 2014 financial sector lobbying increase
Broad Alaskan Transparency Law Still Lacking Teeth
Alaskan transparency legislation among most extensive in the nation, but its mostly unenforceable