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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.
NY Corruption Unit Issues Subpoenas
Subpoenas are first salvo in NY corruption unit commission’s attempt at widespread clean-up
Big Donors Dominate National Election Fundraising
Millions of dollars flowing to national election fundraising in massive donations from individuals
NSA Spying Solution to be Determined by Campaign Donations
Big money spent on election donations likely to determine fate of NSA spying solution controversy
Ester Fuchs of Columbia in Latest From DC Kickstarter Film!
Professor Ester Fuchs of Columbia University speaks in latest video from our Kickstarter project
Out of State Money Floods New Jersey Elections
Out of state money floods New Jersey and is flowing into elections mostly from unknown sources
How to Raise 10 Times Your Political Opponent
New Jersey’s Cory Booker raising ten times more cash than your political opponent for Senate
Democracy Chronicles Documentary Filming is Underway
Our new Democracy Chronicles documentary is looking for some crowdfunded support and you can help!
Supreme Court’s Worrying Detachment from People
New cases will be measure of Supreme Court’s worrying detachment and connection to regular America
Citizens United to Blame for Government Shutdown
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders says Citizens United to blame for government shutdown