Economic aims behind attack on democracy reveal misguided priority of defenders of Supreme Court
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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.
Stewart and Colbert Roast Laugh at Supreme Court on Donor Limits
Sometimes you just need to make fun of a terrible situation and having a laugh at Supreme Court’s recent decision to remove limits on giving money to politicians is late night’s specialty
Bill Maher Targets Supreme Court in New Monologue
HBO comedian and political lightning rod Bill Maher targets Supreme Court’s recent controversial decision to remove national limits on political spending
Legislator Slammed After Call to Increase Salaries for Congress
Sitting Congressman wants higher salaries for Congress (and himself) to be priority
Congress’ Longest Serving Independent Slams Supreme Court
Longtime independent slams Supreme Court abolishing federal campaign spending limits
Proper Response to Supreme Court Legalization of Corruption
What should be the public response to Supreme Court dismantling of corruption protections
Supreme Court Ends Limits on Campaign Spending
Limits on campaign spending now gone, corporations can spend unlimited amount buying politicians
Pennsylvania Considers Ban on Giving Gifts to Politicians
Pennsylvania has some of the weakest regulations in country on giving gifts to politicians
Perfect is the Enemy of Good
There will always be people who distrust government – so we will never have a perfect government. But we can have a good one. Today though, distrust is at such an all-time high, we need a fix to make it better
Centrist Senators Seek Input on Direction for Election Reform
What would you suggest as best direction for election reform if you could suggest anything?