The race for Illinois governor could be the most expensive in history. The two major candidates have already raised a combined quarter billion dollars.
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.
Donald Trump Has Put the Kleptocracy Fully in Charge
The kleptocracy is in charge, and they are saddling the country with even more debt to increase their personal wealth at the expense of the nation. Everyone else will have to settle the debt and suffer the consequences.
City Will Vote on Changes to New York Campaign Finance Law
In a move towards putting in check political corruption in the five boroughs, New Yorkers this November will be asked to vote on an amendment to campaign finance laws in the city.
How to Stop the Two-Party Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
We must require that a winner must get more than half the votes. Alas, this simple rule cannot be imposed yet. Why? Because virtually all democracies currently use primitive single-mark ballots.
New Proposal to Strengthen Government Ethics and Transparency
Proposals include requiring presidential candidates to disclose tax returns and creating a stronger enforcement mechanism for ethical breaches.
Sundance Award-Winning Dark Money Documentary Airs Tonight
A political thriller examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections.
Court: Congress Can Sue Trump Over Foreign Payments
A federal court Friday refused to immediately dismiss a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of flouting the U.S. Constitution’s “emoluments” clause.
Trump Re-Election Paperwork Was Filed Unusually Early
Trump filed paperwork with FEC as early as February 2017 for his 2020 candidacy. But is this tied in anyway to Robert Mueller’s ongoing Special Counsel investigation?
FEC Still Refusing to Enforce Laws Banning Foreign Election Spending
CommonCause urged that the FEC to release report requested by Congress regarding the Commission’s role and efforts to keep foreign money out of US elections
Dark Money Groups to Spend Millions in State Supreme Court Races
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law will track, analyze, and publish data on television spending in these campaigns, leading up to the November 6 elections.