Convention donors forking over big bucks for political influence but transparency is lacking
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.
Citizens United Launched Corporate Political Activism Era
Increase in corporate political activism through massive donations to politicians has realigned government
Long Term Effect of the Corporate Personhood Debate
Citizen’s United launched the unusual concept of corporate personhood into the national discussion
It Won’t Be Easy to Overturn Citizen’s United
A constitutional amendment is believed required to overturn Citizen’s United but getting one won’t be easy
Anthem Insurance Lobbyists Spend Big Money in Politics
Healthcare industry spending millions to influence politicians led by Anthem insurance lobbyists
Exposing Massive Jersey City Healthcare SuperPAC Spending
A nonpartisan ethics watchdog is behind revelation of healthcare SuperPAC influence in local election race
The Reality Behind the Self-Funded Trump Campaign
Loans to be paid back are the key to the self-funded Trump campaign fundraising of 50 million dollars
Doing Campaign Finance Disclosure the Right Way
A basic fundraising metrics system designed for practical campaign finance disclosure outlined
Clinton Joins Effort For Reversing Citizens United
A constitutional amendment reversing Citizens United is promised during the first 30 days of her administration
Big Money is Making State Court Judges More Partisan
State court judges across the country are being influenced by influx of election campaign donation money