States that stand to gain most from reform fall prey to big energy lobbying campaigns
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.
Lack of Transparency Causes Wisconsin Election Ad Controversy
GOP caught up in Wisconsin election ad battle regarding political spending by outside groups
VIDEO: Corrupt Cartoon Politician’s Campaign Commercial
Hilarious video animation tries to bring awareness to a democracy where the poor voter is ignored with cartoon politician’s one hundred percent honest television commercial
Koch Brothers IRS Battle Snares Unknown Bureaucrat
Lois Lerner battles public scrutiny amid central role in Koch Brothers IRS controversy
IRS Surrenders Election Transparency Fight to Billionaires
Super-rich donors win long battle as IRS surrenders election transparency crusade
I Am Not Giving Up
I want to thank all the people who believed in our message and shared it with others, and especially those people who went to the polls and voted. Know that your investment in me has not been for not, as I am not giving up.
Seeking Politicians Who Fight Money in Politics
Lawrence Lessig seeks political help to fight money in politics with new advocacy group
VIDEO: The Minimum Wage and Money Politics
Issues of minimum wage and money in politics are linked according to left wing politicians
Rise of the Koch Brothers in Canada
Increasing investment by Koch brothers in Canada followed by trademark political activism
A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC to End All SuperPACs
Fundraising has begun for campaign finance reform’s best weapon: A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC