Lack of money to support Maine public campaign finance system is putting the program in threat
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.
The Fight to Vote is America’s Most Important Crisis
Michael Waldman is the author of Fight to Vote about the pressing need for election reforms
Unlimited Party Funding Allowed For Colorado Super PACS
There will be no limits to donations for Colorado Super PACS after this recent court ruling
Vote And Then Act In Favor Of Democracy
It is imperative that we get money out of campaigns. Our democratic process is supposed to be one person, one vote. But right now, the political power of corporate executives in fact is worth a lot more than hundreds of votes.
Worrying Record For Spending in Arkansas Supreme Court Race
Arkansas Supreme Court election sets TV record in sign of declining protection against corruption
Money Politics in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary
Outside groups spend big to win influence inside the Wisconsin Supreme Court in worrying trend
Grammy Lobby Wants to Protect Musician’s Rights
The Grammy lobby is a Super PAC designed to fight for artist rights of copyright ownership
Ted Cruz Versus the Ethanol Lobby in Iowa
Massive subsidies from Congress keep the ethanol lobby deeply engaged in Iowa Presidential race
Why Politicians Hate Raising Money (But Still Do it)
If politicians hate raising money, why does the system require them to spend their time doing it
Is Big Money Igniting the American Populist Surge?
Fed up with explosion in political spending, voters are backing an unprecedented populist surge