A bipartisan legislation seeks to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC) and to ensure its effectiveness.
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.
4 Election Reforms Designed to Keep Extremists Out of Power
The rise of extremism in American politics is why political reform must seek to marginalize, to the extent possible, these destabilizing forces.
The Risks of Corporate Political Spending After the Jan. 6 Insurrection
“Capitol riot presents unique risks for corporate financial supporters for members of Congress who backed…Trump’s position on Jan. 6”.
Activist Shareholders Pressing Companies To Disclose Political Activity
JP Morgan wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to help it keep political spending information from activist investors.
We Need an Independent Ethics Enforcement Body For Senators
Senate’s failure to hold Trump accountable for Jan 6 insurrection justifies establishment of an independent ethics enforcement for senators.
Democracy Vouchers: Seattle Voters Get $100 This Week
Most people don’t know it yet but there are democracy vouchers. Seattle is paying voters $100 for voting for their favorite mayor this week.
3 Big Ways the For the People Act Would Fix the FEC
A bipartisan letter of support by former FEC leaders urges Congress to take more steps to ensure FEC reforms in H.R.1/S.1.
All CVS Political Donations Have Stopped. But is That a Solution?
End Citizens United released statement on CVS’s announcement it would temporarily pause PAC donations to both political parties
Obscure Alaska court case could end super PACs
Super PACs are a dominant feature of American democracy. However, an obscure Alaska court case could end them, reshaping US democracy.
Most expensive ever: 2020 election cost $14.4 billion
New report published estimate of total cost of 2020 election. Totaling $14.4 billion the election was the most expensive on record.