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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.
Rebellious Washington Electors Punished With $1000 Fine
Fines headed for mailboxes of four Democratic electors who refused to honor Washington state’s popular vote
Understanding Donald Trump’s Victory
Hillary Clinton’s defeat proves the necessity of having a strong message for change and resonating with voters based on pure idealism and dreams, and not merely just experience or practicality.
Why Shaquille O’Neal is Backing Trump on Election Recounts
Shaquille O’Neal disagrees with Green Party efforts to raise money for a recount in three states
Vote Transparency and the Twitter Bots Disclosing Info on Donors
The apparent goal is sunshine — a more sinister objective may be intimidation by Twitter bots
It’s Time to Take a Stand Against the Private Prison Lobby
It no longer looks like the United States is on its way to do away with federal private prisons
Another Ex-Congressman to Lobby For Saudi Arabia
Former California Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon will join a group of his colleagues and lobby for Saudi Arabia
It’s Obama’s Last Chance to Take Stand Against Dark Money
Campaign against dark money can be advanced by Obama if takes concrete step towards transparency
But What Can We Do Right Now?
Progressive party platforms give us an idea of what it could be like, if we had democracy. But first we have to get democracy, and that’s what this article is all about.
Record Hoard of Secret Money Dominated Judicial Elections
Partisan arms race of special interest spending in judicial elections reached new heights