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.
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Bill urges you to tell the SEC what you think about a proposed rule being that would force publicly-traded corporations to disclose political donations.
For House Republicans, getting a coveted chairmanship is more than just prestigious — it also means big money for their campaign coffers. Continue reading
Michael Winship remembers the head of Common Cause as “an energetic and ebullient crusader for reform who delighted in progressive success.” Continue reading
Several recent reports on the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, reveal more about the funding of the meetings between state legislators and corporate lobbyists — and what’s on the agenda. Continue reading
According to recent polls, a strong majority of Americans have a coherent to-do list for Washington. The surprise is it’s actually a smart set of solutions. Continue reading
When it comes to reforming Washington, money in politics is the issue that trumps all others. Activist Josh Silver has some ideas on how to fix our coin-operated political system. Continue reading
The National Priorities Project’s Mattea Kramer highlights some of the key provisions of President Obama’s 2014 budget, which was released this week. Continue reading
