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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.
Post-Citizen United Corruption Appears in New York
Money’s dangerous influence on politics spreads to New York post-Citizen United corruption
NJ Politician’s Personal Spending Reflects New Era
Political life is overcome by corruption and NJ Politician’s personal spending shows that election law is central issue
Super PAC Sues for Limiting NJ Campaign Contributions
In classic post-Citizens United case, Super PAC sues to stop limiting NJ campaign contributions
New Jersey Has Nation’s Worst Campaign Finance Laws
Corruption and politics in New Jersey is deeply ingrained in nation’s worst campaign finance laws
Corporatism and America: A Dangerous New Mix
Political life is being increasingly overwhelmed by big money corporatism and America
Major Campaign Finance Reform Pushed in NY
Major overhaul leading to statewide public funding of elections in discussions of campaign finance reform pushed in NY by Governor Andrew Cuomo
Push For Campaign Finance Reform Begins In NY
Organizing for Action backs Gov. Cuomo’s plan for public elections funding and long awaited push for campaign finance reform begins in New York State
Major Maine Election Reforms Blocked in Committee
Clean vote bill supported by many but Maine election reforms blocked in Committee ending year
Maine Committee Rejects Clean Elections Reform Bill
After committee rejects clean elections push, organizers are forced to readjust their strategy