NJ big money politics is poisoning democracy says ex-Governors Tom Kean and Christie Whitman
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.
Hard Work Ahead to Ensure Free and Fair 2016 Election
With a year to go, sustained efforts to secure integrity of 2016 election needed more than ever
State Government Corruption is Widespread Disease
Few crisis in modern America are completely untainted by the stink of state government corruption
NJ Teachers Union Lobbyists Flex Their Muscle
The powerful NJ teachers union that has accomplished an astonishing domination of state politics
How Campaign Donations Work to Pervert Energy Policy
The fossil fuel industry is adept at abusing campaign finance law to hamper coherent energy policy
Explaining Seattle’s Radical Campaign Finance Reform
Seattle voters approved a radical campaign finance law designed as public funding of candidates
Multiple Election Donor Transparency Referenda on Tap
Maine and Seattle see important donor transparency votes that could redefine campaign finance laws
VIDEO: Lessig Ends Presidential Run Against Money Politics
Finding his party support lacking, money in politics expert Lawrence Lessig ends presidential run
Money Perverting the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election
Worrying campaign cash influence on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court election part of national trend
Koch Brothers Attack Wisconsin Money in Politics Limits
Using their wallet, Koch Brothers attack Wisconsin’s last remaining limits on campaign donations