Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-06-13/campaign-finance-reform-money-in-pol/report-dark-money-in-pa-senate-race-distracts-from-issues-that-matter/a79448-1 June 13, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania’s Senate race is garnering national attention, with Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz running to replace retiring Republican Sen. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/25/democracy-sale-analysis-ties-corporate-consolidation-increased-lobbying “Monopoly is a threat to representative democracy—and that protecting our democracy requires effective antitrust.” JESSICA CORBETT August 25, 2021 An analysis published Wednesday about corporate consolidation and political lobbying in the United States found that large mergers—particularly in Big Tech, … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-08-29/budget-policy-and-priorities/one-dollar-one-vote-campaign-finance-research-says-yes/a53763-1 August 29, 2016 – Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The wealthiest Americans have the most influence on government, according to new research. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile) HARRISBURG, Pa. – As public outrage over … Continued