Billionaires of Walmart family, Bill Gates, and money politics have influenced charter school law
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.
Accusation That Ambassadorships Given to Biggest Donors
Are Obama administration’s ambassadorships given to biggest donors to election campaigns?
Act Before Congress Seeks Public Support for Small Donations
Matching funds would offer public support for small donations to encourage public participation
Supporting Bill Maher’s Crusade for Election Reform
Bill Maher’s crusade is direct attack on members of Congress who benefit from system of perpetual incumbency and special interest influence is an issue that members of the election reform community hope will become a campaign issue
Secret Koch Brothers Meeting Revealed
Importance of politics at Koch industries revealed as secret Koch brothers meeting exposed
New Maryland County Public Campaign Financing Proposal
Introducing Maryland County Public Campaign Financing for local elections start broader push
Here’s Something Fast and Simple
McDonald’s Corp. spent more than $500,000 in 2012 on federal campaign contributions. In 2013, they have spent close to $2,000,000 on lobbying. And what do they get in return? A wage where their workers need to depend on government spending to support themselves and their families.
Comedian Bill Maher Launches Assault of Citizens United
HBO’s controversial liberal comedian Bill Maher is going to press Citizens United fight this year
Can You Fund an Election Reform Film by Crowdfunding?
Making an election reform film based on crowdfunding takes a community that is hungry for change. If we can get proper funding to support the marketing of our documentary, “The Design of a Broken System”, its reach and impact will be amplified enormously.
Campaign Finance Watchdogs Seek Crackdown on Rove PAC
Conservative Karl Rove PAC Crossroads has come under fire over transparency in donations