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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.
TPP: For the People or For the Few?
While this issue is a crucial one for all of us, the bigger picture of the TPP is the erosion of power held by the people who vote for these governments and the expansion of control by the few at the top of the food chain.
Win the Lottery by Voting in Philadelphia
Non-profit will award $10,000 to lucky person for voting in Philadelphia in bid to boost turnout
Donald Trump’s War on SuperPACs
Breaking ranks with party orthodoxy, Donald Trump’s war on the campaign finance system is good news
Oil Industry Lobbyists Fueling Climate Denial in Congress
Congress has a disproportionate number of climate change deniers thanks to oil industry lobbyists
Floodgates to Open For Wisconsin Dark Money Donations
Campaign finance controls to be ended by bill allowing Wisconsin dark money to hide from public
A Look at the Leaders in Tech Firm Political Lobbying
Google remains undisputed leader of tech firm political lobbying with $3.65 million in donations
Laws Force Changing Patterns of NJ Political Fundraising
Independent groups take over NJ political fundraising from local campaigns in new legal landscape
Donald Trump Slams Campaign Finance System Abuse
Self-financing Republican Donald Trump slams campaign finance fundraising system as ‘horror show’
NJ Assembly Elections Dominated by Special Interest Money
Special interest groups with deep pockets are taking over NJ Assembly elections from candidates