Citizens United has unleashed money into politics and threatens to continue to do damage
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.
Two Billion Dollars Spent During American Elections
Money spent during American elections at highest levels in history after Citizens United: Spending on American advertising was embarrassing for country
Billionaire Spent $150 Million on Romney Campaign
Political spending by billionaire Adelson is largest in modern history by far with at least a million on Romney campaign
Courts, Public Activism Have Protected Election System
Election laws have been threatened but American democracy has fought back and a wide range of committed activism have protected election system
Warren Buffett Calls For New Constraints on Politicians
Billionaire Warren Buffett calls for salary caps, benefit changes for politicians
New Coalition Aims to Accomplish Campaign Finance Reform
To accomplish campaign finance reform has grown more urgent with recent backtracking and corruption
Bi-Partisan Campaign Launched to Control Money in Politics
Control Money in Politics: Crisis as billions of campaign funds from unknown origin have already corrupted many in government
Six Billion Reportedly Spent on Election Campaign
Gigantic amount of cash spent on election campaign raises possibility of significant corruption
Election Spending Reaching Ridiculous Levels
Massive election spending reaching out new for response of fundamental campaign finance reform
Taking to Streets With Campaign Finance Reform Art
Campaign Finance Reform Art Groups Taking Get Money Out of Politics Message to American Streets