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Ah, democracy – a system where political leaders are fairly elected for the people, by a majority of people, to protect and serve the nation. Or, not so much. The influence of money in politics and campaign funding has...
Ah, democracy – a system where political leaders are fairly elected for the people, by a majority of people, to protect and serve the nation. Or, maybe not so much.
The influence of money in politics and campaign funding has become a terrifying new reality in the shared democracy of the United States of America. Politicians are no longer elected for their platforms and ability to serve the American public. With cash on the table, politicians exist to serve their donors instead of their voters, which affects the policies they support, how they allocate government spending, and their expressed values.
A few organizations are working to remove the influence of cash within politics. American Promise is making a difference by attempting to uphold our democracy via the passing of the 28th Amendment, which would overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision that allows uncapped spending and contributions from corporations to candidates in an election cycle.
In this episode, Cory speaks with American Promise President, Jeff Clements, on the stakes of implementing such groundbreaking legislation and how the organization’s goal shapes their day-to-day work.
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