Documents reveal ALEC’s sister organization hopes to deal a “mortal blow” to unions and put an end to progressive politics.
Trump Team, ALEC, Koch Industries Debate Gerrymandering the U.S. Senate in Denver
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will debate a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment providing for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
New Study Undercuts Trump FCC Chair’s Justification for Rolling Back Net Neutrality
A recent publication in the International Journal for Communication calls into questions the research cited by current FCC Chairman Ajit Pai as his primary justification for plan to roll back net neutrality rules.
Talent Market: The Libertarian Headhunting Firm Serving the Koch Network and the Bradley Foundation
The Bradley Files shed light on Talent Market, the preferred head hunting firm of the Koch network and the Bradley Foundation.
Bradley Foundation Funds Right Wing Media Machine
For decades, Bradley has invested heavily in book and magazine publication, film production, and $250,000 media awards to advance its right-wing agenda.
Bradley Foundation Floated Wisconsin Watchdog While Franklin Center Floundered
The decline of the Franklin Center is a blow to efforts by right-wing funders to develop state capitol media sites to compliment right-wing news sites covering politics in Washington, D.C., such as Breitbart News.
Pruitt Emails Show Close Ties to the Koch-Funded ALEC
Emails reveal close ties between former Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt, ALEC and the Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity Group.
Dutch Journalist Okke Ornstein Detained in Panama for Criminal Libel
Panama is coming under fire for imprisoning a Dutch journalist.
Koch Cash Instrumental in Key Senate Races and May Have Buoyed Trump
Disclosed Koch cash helped elected a GOP U.S. Senate and likely buoyed Trump in swing states.
Progressive Policies Win at the Ballot Box
Even in the face of deceptive industry ad campaigns, direct democracy can result in gains for working families, climate action and clean government.