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Corruption Hijacks Democracy

The Young Turks

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Corruption's Legacy in Politics

This chapter examines the historical roots of political corruption, particularly highlighting the 1970s scandal involving campaign funding and Richard Nixon's contradictory actions. It discusses the normalization of corruption, media complicity, and the challenges of reform in light of corporate influence on democracy.

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