Push to legalize the Massachusetts marijuana industry faces opposition from prohibitionist lobby
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.
America Divided at NYU’s Tishman Hall
Zach Galifianakis travels back to his home state to investigate how North Carolina has become a bellwether for how the money of a few has come to dominate our democracy
Millions Spent on Trump Voter Data Collection
Belatedly, campaign of Donald Trump voter data gathering seeks information for supporter outreach
Fossil Fuel Industry Success in Motivating Its Energy Voters
Industry has spent fortune in largely successful effort to recruit sympathetic energy voters
NRA Lobbyists Determined to Help Republicans Keep Senate
Massive spending by gun advocates and NRA lobbyists is outpacing other independent campaign spending groups
Missouri Tobacco Ballot Measure Drawing Intense Lobbying
Industry lobby and health groups square off in fight over Missouri tobacco ballot measure toward new taxes
Revealing How Congressional Expense Accounts Are Spent
Interactive map shows how New Jersey politicians make use of their Congressional expense accounts
How Citizens United Made Buying Judges Possible
Buying judges is a real problem as election campaign fundraising creates clear conflicts of interest
VIDEO: Is Citizens United Coming to An End?
We heard a lot about Trump’s temperament and a Miss Universe contest but nothing about Citizens United
American Companies Role in Boosting Voter Turnout
Boosting voter turnout has become a trend among big companies seeking to boost their own public support