Weak laws mean that Super PACs are taking over election campaigns in ways that should be illegal
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.
Californians Against Citizens United Get Organized
Bipartisan push sees Californians against Citizens United seek new state Supreme Court action
Lawrence Lessig Fights For Space in Democratic Debate
Money in politics expert Lawrence Lessig fights ferociously for chance to debate Democratic rivals
Let’s Move – Together
This is my plea for us all to come together in a movement to force corporations to serve the public interest instead of maximizing profits regardless of the social and environmental costs – and not just the public interest of one nation over another, but of the whole world
The Most Expensive New Jersey Legislative Election
Ludicrous spending on New Jersey legislative election is a sign of money politics out of control
78% Want Money Out Of Politics
With vast majority behind getting money out of elections, time to reverse Citizens United is here
The Need to Fix NJ’s Election Finance Watchdog
Political impunity for campaign crimes shows dire need to rebuild NJ’s election finance rules
Scott Walker Departure Means Fight For Campaign Donors
Republican candidates eye campaign cash after Scott Walker departure leaves donors in the wind
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter Slams American Democracy on Oprah
President Carter outlines dangers that money politics present to American democracy on Oprah
SuperPAC Films Test Boundaries of Campaign Finance Law
Republican candidates walking fine line on participation in SuperPAC films even under weak laws