The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

By Lawrence Norden and Daniel I. Weiner | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com Campaign finance rules and checks on presidential power are collapsing just as leading technology corporations have gained massive power over our political system. As Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and President Donald Trump’s top campaign donor, rampages through the federal government shutting […]

Fraud in NYC’s Matching Funds System: A Critical Analysis

Fraud in NYC’s Matching Funds System: A Critical Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Shark9208888/ shutterstock.com  The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]