Freshman Senator Elizabeth Warren slams money influence at Supreme Court, once uncorruptable
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.
Influence of Money Poisons Buffalo NY Election
Corruption, fraud and money swirls around Buffalo NY election raising fears for legitimacy
Unusual Clash Over Fundraising in Local NJ Election
Fundraising in local NJ election campaign has seen clash between candidate and his party
National State Lawmakers Pay Comparison
State lawmakers pay comparison varies across country with California having highest pay in nation
Profile of Most Powerful Lobbyist in New Jersey
Ex-tobacco company exec now is most powerful lobbyist operation in New Jersey’s murky system
How to Fix Corruption in the Federal Government
Theft and fraud are endemic in Washington DC and Sunlight Foundation backing transparency as solution to fix corruption in the Federal Government
How Weak Laws Can Lead to More Corruption
At the highest levels, flood of secret money enters Virginia and will lead to more corruption
Quarter Billion Spent Buying NJ Politicians
Massive influx of money spent buying NJ politicians leaves questions about undue influence
Legislators Earn Three Times More Than Average American
Actual state legislators earns 3.4 times more than average American at roughly $286,000 per year
Half of Senators Become Lobbyists After Retirement
It is now a majority of Senators who leave government for lucrative lobbying jobs. Do You Approve When Your Senators Become Lobbyists After Retirement?