Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has now spent millions in effort to stop medical pot ballot measures
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.
Are Election Ads Making Any Impact Between Major Candidates?
Even though Clinton is outspending on election ads, the two candidates practically neck-and-neck still
Even the Catfish Lobby is Taking Advantage of Congress
Recent episode shows how even the catfish lobby can use money politics to bypass good sense in government
Wind Power Lobby Battling Big Oil in Kansas
New advertising blitz by the wind power lobby is a show of power for a new industry in rural America
Two New Nonfiction Books Reflect Rise of Money Politics Culture
Books by Mike Papantonio and David Pepper show money politics culture as experienced by insiders
Former Speaker Joins Big Tobacco Board in Lobbying Push
Heavy smoker John Boehner moves from leading Congress to joining big tobacco board room
Opioid Lobby Campaigning to Block Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana ballot measures are targeted by opioid lobby seeking to protect bestselling product
How the Sugar Industry Lobby Became All-Powerful
A business once synonymous with colonialism still influences government through the sugar industry lobby
Big Business Builds Influence in State Supreme Courts With Donations
Corporate campaign donations are having a noticeable impact on political balance in many state Supreme Courts
Remove Money and Political Labels From Texas Court Elections
Waves of cash donations and prominent display of political party affiliation are harming Texas court elections