The new Democratic majority House gaveled in on Thursday with reform on its agenda — not so much of policy but of democracy itself.
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.
NC Moves To Make Campaign Finance Allegations Secret
Republican lawmakers last Thursday held off Gov. Roy Cooper’s attempt to muster enough Democrats to thwart an override of his veto of an elections law bill.
ProPublica’s Analysis of 100,000 Targeted Facebook Ads
More than 16,000 people have participated in our project to collect and analyze political ads on social media platform during midterm elections this year.
Citizens United: A Battle of Money vs Democracy
It is time to demand change and this begins with staging mass protests against the Citizens United decision and the system of election campaign financing in America. Our freedoms and our rights hang in the balance.
Trump Getting Big New Donations from Super PAC Megadonors
Six groups funded by dozens of ultra-wealthy donors have raised nearly $54.4 million to support President Donald Trump and his agenda since his inauguration
Former Louisiana Lawmakers Hold Unusual Influence Over Policy
Jim Tucker, Troy Hebert and Nick Gautreaux are among past lawmakers who became lobbyists, agency heads, legislative influencers or state board appointees.
Don’t Do the Daley Clan in Chicago Again
Bill’s father, Richard J. Daley, was the longest-serving Chicago mayor ever, serving from 1955 to 1976. That record was beaten by Bill’s brother, Richard M. Daley, who ran the city from 1989 to 2011.
NY Governor’s Proposed Pro-Democracy Agenda is Right on Target
Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to foster accountability and transparency
US Cuba Lobby Celebrates a Farm Bill Win Despite Worsening Ties
U.S. legislation funding $867 billion in food and agriculture programs scheduled to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Coalition of 90 Groups Joins Push For Serious NY Voting Reforms
As a new Legislature will be seated in Albany, a coalition of 90 groups wants governor and lawmakers to reform the state’s voting laws this coming session.