Fight back the corporate power on election years
How to fight back corporate power during election? From wealthy oil barons to dot com billionaires, corporate giants have a great political role to play. Referred to as lobbyists, they influence government policies and in fact, take active part in creating policies. Whether it is from the government or opposition, they don’t face any resistance. But how is that we can fight back corporate power...
Can 99ers change the outcome of 2014 midterm election?
99ers is a term used to describe the unemployed Americans, a cross section of the American society which includes young and old, race, color, creed, Democrats and Republicans equipped with all kinds of educational and skills. The term has been extended to those who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. The employment benefits can vary from state to state. In fact, the unemployment rate is a...
How corporations influence the government?
In this era of globalization, corporations with an unlimited access to wealth have managed to gain political power and therefore, can change laws to benefit them. Corporations can influence government through campaign funding, lobbying, and regulatory agencies. CAMPAIGN FUNDING: Big corporations donate money for political campaigns. First such contribution was made in 1896 for William McKinley. And...