Ahead of 13th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision…, Washington was rocked by two…campaign finance scandals.
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.
How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low
Restaurant workers have long fought for higher wages. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.
10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy
“Protecting democracy” was the top issue listed by voters as an “extremely important” reason they decided to vote in the 2022 election.
The Christian Evangelical Church
I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.
Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding
Elections cost American taxpayers approximately $2 billion per year—a figure that may grow to $5 billion in the near future.
Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics
How dark money is influencing who controls Washington is one of the controversial issues raised by the rise in dark money.
New York Lawmakers Become Nation’s Highest-Paid
A new bill signed Saturday has made New York’s state legislators the highest paid in the nation, that is just in time for the New Year.
Advocacy Groups Denounce Proposals To ‘Gut’ Ethics Office
Ethics advocacy groups claim that the proposal from Republicans to change the Office of Congressional Ethics could gut the watchdog.
All Candidates For Office Should Disclose Their Tax Returns
The release of Donald Trump’s tax returns, is at the very least, a significant step toward greater political transparency.
Cost Of 2022 State And Federal Elections To Exceed $16.7 Billion
The estimated cost of of the latest cycle of state and federal midterm elections is projected to exceed a staggering $16.7 billion.