The nation’s 10 largest oil and gas companies and their employees have given the Democratic candidates barely more than $165,000 over the last six years.
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.
Activists Head to New York Capital to Push Elections Reform
A broad coalition of individuals and groups across New York is coming together to ensure reforms are included in the 2019 state budget.
Ex-Coal Lobbyist to Lead US Environment Regulator
Confirmation cheered by business interests eager to see reduced regulation, but upset Democrats and conservation groups worried of environmental rollbacks.
How Political Parties Get Cash Support Through Legislative Leaders
Democratic and Republican parties both lean on their most powerful legislators to raise extraordinary campaign cash, under the guise of paying “party dues.”
Banks Give Big Money to 2020 Democratic Campaigns (Except Sanders)
Banks have given less money to Bernie Sanders over last 6 years than they’ve given to any other current or potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Amendment Denying Corporate Personhood Introduced in Congress
The movement for Constitutional reform that would end what organizers call “corporate rule” has arrived in the chambers of the 116th Congress.
A Chance to Get Big Money Out of New York Politics
The sudden spur of legislative action confirms an old political adage that seemed to elude state houses across the country for far too long.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Fix the Federal Election Commission
Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act makes structural changes to FEC to better equip unbiased cop on beat of our nation’s campaign finance system.
Amazon Pays Nothing in Taxes, But the Poor Sure Do
The middle class and the poor need the tax breaks, not the Oligarchs at the top. There are property taxes, income taxes, alcohol taxes, license plate taxes, utility taxes, tobacco taxes, gasoline taxes and more.
Wisconsin is the National Poster Child for Dark Money Corruption
Wisconsin is the national poster child for dark money corruption though with transparency in campaign spending is overwhelmingly popular.