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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.
Koch Brothers Political Groups Hit With Massive Fines
Koch Brothers political groups fined after illegally hiding their spending on donations to politicians
A Story of Jersey City Pay-to-Play Politics
Pay-to-play system inside New Jersey capital city is focus of secret donations to politicians
Behind the Decline in California Dark Money Donations
A troubling influx of California dark money into state elections has subsided for the most part
Coal Lobbyists Battle Global Warming Legislation Amid Decline
The few wealthy owners of mines hire an army of Big Coal lobbyists to save their shrinking industry
Environmental Lobbyists Show Power in Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania Senate election is focus of environmental lobbyists seeking to push green agenda
Why Small Donors Won’t Save Politics
Army of small donors that buoyed Bernie Sanders campaign is not likely to repeated too often
Political Cash is Flooding Into New Jersey’s Elections
Unions and special interest groups leading a massive influx of political cash into New Jersey
Behind the Political Campaign Trademark and Copyright Troubles
Free speech concerns amidst political campaign trademark and copyright controversies
A Look at the Impact of the Koch Shadow Network So Far
Candidates across the country are getting massive donations from the Koch shadow network