Thanks to the Electoral College, leftists have perhaps the final say this November over whether democracy can hold on for at least another four years, or if fascism will take root and infect all facets of the federal government for decades to come.
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#Realtalk Democracy Hip Hop Video: Money In Politics & Political Revolution
The new #Realtalk Democracy hip hop video explores the relationship between money in politics, corporate lobbyists and the need for a political revolution.
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The New Revolving Door: Silicon Valley Cozies Up to Washington, Outspending Wall Street 2-1
Big tech firms spent $49 million on Washington lobbyists last year, while the five largest banks shelled out $19.7 million, marking a sea change in terms of who exercises political influence on the Hill.
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Why Clinton and Bush Are Now In the Pockets Of Walmart, Chevron and Goldman Sachs
The two presidential candidates are amassing fortunes through fundraising bundlers that will leave them politically indebted to the most influential lobbyists in Washington.
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Fossil Fuel Lobby Spent $213 Million Last Year to Influence U.S. and E.U. Politicians
The new 40-page report published by Oxfam International also said the global fossil fuel sector now receives $1.9 trillion in subsidies each year.