The federal government has strict disclosure requirements for political ads on the media but the internet remains the wild west for political content.
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.
Top Republican Says Senate Unlikely To Vote On Any Election Security Bills
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a member of Senate GOP leadership, said Wednesday that the chamber is unlikely to vote on any election security legislation.
Indictment Highlights Weak Defense Against Foreign Money in Politics
Justice Department Michel and Low Taek Jho for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the 2012 election.
Committees Used to Fund Patronage At Chicago’s City Council
City Council’s 16 committees are the heart of a favor-trading system that’s enabled mayors to rule like monarchs distributing favors to loyalists.
100 Groups Call On Candidates To Make Democracy 1st Priority
Democracy 21 joins others to send a letter to prospective 2020 presidential candidates emphasizing importance of prioritizing democracy reforms if elected.
Financial Sector Plutocrats Power Midterm Super PAC Spending
Hedge fund wealthy individual donors gave nearly $690 million to outside groups that poured money into influencing the 2018 midterm elections.
Federal Election Commission Internal Conflicts Laid Bare
The Federal Election Commission’s four leaders are offering lawmakers clashing perspectives on the agency’s very purpose.
Koch Industries’ Federal Lobbying Rose 35 Percent in First Quarter
Koch Industries, the parent company of the private conglomerate has increased its spending on federal lobbying by 35 percent so far this year.
Prosecutor Requests 20 Years in Jail for Ex-Peru President
Prosecutors in Peru alleged Tuesday that they have gathered overwhelming evidence implicating former President Ollanta Humala
At Least $42 Million Spent On Blockchain Legislation Lobbying In 3 Months
Around 40 entities lobbied for bitcoin and blockchain-related causes in the United States in Q1 2019, political news site Roll Call reported on April 30.