Money & Politics
Do democracy and plutocracy mix? Bill Moyers has spent years digging into the corrosive effects of money and corporate influence on American politics, a well-traveled intersection that has become all the more significant in the aftermath of the 2010 Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling. How far back does the influence go and how much does it corrupt our democracy today? Explore these current issues with help from leading thinkers, investigative journalists, and scholars. For even deeper understanding, check out Bill’s list of must-read books on money and politics.
EDITORS' PICKS
EXPLORE Money & Politics
Michael Winship reveals how local TV stations are glad to accept campaign cash, but loathe to cover it as news. Continue reading
Use our interactive map to see if your local representatives are in the American Legislative Exchange Council, and help us keep it current. Continue reading
Laura Flanders talks with Color of Change’s Rashad Robinson about his efforts to convince corporations to drop their ALEC memberships. Continue reading
How the private sector and state politicians are teaming up to enact laws that increase corporate profits at public expense without public knowledge. Continue reading
Learn about six initiatives democracy watchdogs are hoping will help clean up our elections. Continue reading
Bill examines how the enormous amounts of money spent on political consultants and TV ads corrupt our elections and distort our democracy. Continue reading
