A new poll finds that most voters would prefer that lawmakers should be banned from certain lucrative activities like stock trading.
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.
South Korean Chip Companies Step Up US Lobbying Efforts
To ease tensions between the US and China for trade motives, South Korean chipmakers are increasing lobbying efforts in Washington.
Chief Justice Says Judges Need Training On Stock-Trading
US federal judges need “more rigorous” ethics training so they don’t adjudicate disputes in which they have financial interest, Chief Justice.
Ethics Investigators in Congress Increasingly Run Into Walls
It is expected that lawmakers under scrutiny comply with investigation but it is more and more likely they will simply refuse to cooperate.
The Democratic Dilemma on Dark Money
Liberal election groups now spend more from undisclosed donors than Republicans. Campaigners don’t give up winning strategies.
A Look Back At Money Politics In 2021
Throughout 2021, there was a web of hidden money scams, billion-dollar elections, and court cases involving top political spenders.
Black Lawmakers Threaten To Cut Off K St
The Congressional Black Caucus issued a warning to lobbyists in Washington to diversify their companies or be unable to reach it.
Ire Over Pharmacy Middlemen Fuels Lobbying Blitz
The attempt to portray drug-interest managers as villains has sparked a multi-million dollar campaign to influence Democrats.
21 Things We Learned About Money In Politics In 2021
From campaign finance breaches to corporate influence, the just ended year was one of ups and downs when it comes to money in politics.
EU To Open Up ‘Black Box’ Of Political Ads
The EU wants Facebook and Google to reveal how and why they use political ads to target people, as well as who pays for them.