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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.
Innovative ‘Democracy Dollars’ Proposal Discussed In Austin, Texas
Residents’ reactions to a ballot measure that would offer city funds to residents to finance local election campaigns are mixed.
What Responsibility Do Corporations Have To Weigh In On Voting Rights?
Is there any corporate voting rights responsibility? Activists have called on big business to weigh-in on voting rights in Georgia.
“De-oliharkhizatsia”: The struggle to End Oligarchy in Ukraine
The word in Ukraine’s politics today is “de-oliharkhizatsia”, a renewal of pledge to end the power of the rich in the country’s politics.
How Companies Sidestep Self-Imposed Bans On Political Donations
Major companies are seeking ways to get around their January pledges to withhold campaign donations from Republican politicians.
How Tax Avoidance Can Lead To Democratic Backsliding
While tax avoidance hurts the economy, it is a much more serious threat to a country’s democracy than a stolen vehicle or purse.
A New Era Of Scrutiny For Corporate Political Activity
Companies are being scrutinized more and more for their political practices in this age of extreme political division in America.
Defense Contractor PAC Donations Dry Up After 2020 Election
After the Capitol protests of Jan. 6, top defense contractors are avoiding making PAC donations, a major change in their political giving.
Big Tech Lobbying and Campaign Spending Soars
Big Tech has surpassed Big Oil, Big Tobacco, with Amazon and Facebook spending almost twice as much as Exxon, Philip Morris in 2020.
It’s Time For Corporate America To Defend Democracy
There is a quick and efficient way to increase support for H.R. 1, the franchise expansion bill even as the Senate minority tries to kill it.