Donations by foreign governments and powerbrokers a serious Clinton Foundation conflict of interest
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.
Wealth of World’s 85 Richest Equal to 3.5 Billion Poorest
85 richest people in the world have amassed wealth equal to 3.5 billion people – the bottom half
On the New Hampshire Rebellion’s Next Act
New marching plans and Ben Cohen Stamp Stampede tied-up part of New Hampshire Rebellion’s next act
Hawaii Transparency Proposal For SuperPACs
Damage from Citizens United Supreme Court decision leads to latest Hawaii transparency proposal
New York State Assembly Corruption Cycle Continues
Why replacement of indicted speaker will not solve New York State Assembly corruption epidemic
Minnesota Election Winners Enjoy Wave of Donations
Political power comes with overnight jump in campaign fundraising for Minnesota election winners
300 Mile March Against Corruption in New Hampshire
Lawrence Lessig and the New Hampshire rebellion celebrate end of 300 mile march against corruption
Video: Latest NHRebellion 2015 March Updates
Expert Lawrence Lessig heads effort to stem role of money in elections with NHRebellion 2015 march
30 Thousand Join Stamp Stampede Against Corruption
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream wants to see you and your friends join Stamp Stampede to get money out!
Big Agriculture Lobbying Seeks Cuba Market Access
Revived farm state and agriculture industry lobbying seeks Cuba market in political reemergence