Proposal would end Presidential matching funds for primary season in favor of party conventions
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.
Congress Set to Weaken Transparency Laws Once Again
Much heralded budget deal includes two provisions that will again weaken transparency laws
The Lobbyists Behind Ending the Oil Export Ban
The coming end for the oil export ban is the result of decades of energy industry lobbying
NY Takes Step in Right Direction for Honest Governance
Dean Skelos, the former New York State Senate majority leader, was found guilty on all counts of corruption allegations levied against him as the verdict was read in court on Friday December 11th
Obama Targets Gun Industry Lobby on Sombre Anniversary
Sandy Hook remembrance speech sees President take issue with gun industry lobby power
Why Porn Industry Lobbyists Were Fined in California
Foreign money used to back ballot measure leads to unusual fines for porn industry lobbyists
Muslim Voters Trail the Political Power of Other Groups
Lack of political organization and fundraising leave Muslim voters at disadvantage to other groups
Senate Set to Weaken Money in Politics Laws Again
Plans to weaken money in politics regulations look set to be added to Senate spending bill
Nine Senators Who NRA Paid $22 Million For Gun Votes
Buying favorable gun votes in Senate has cost the NRA staggering amounts in donations
Coming Changes to German Party Financing Laws
New rules for German party financing from public purse could threaten right wing surge