New documents cast doubt on proponents claims they have 27 out of 34 states needed to trigger a convention.
Infighting, Legal Questions Slow ALEC Push for Second Constitutional Convention
By Mary Bottari | at
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The ALEC Swampland
By Chris Taylor | at
Though ALEC has an uneasy relationship with President Trump, they haven’t hesitated in adopting his “drain the swamp” rhetoric when extolling their plans to amend the federal constitution, repeal workers’ rights or gut social safety net programs.
Big Coal Burns Bright at ALEC Conference
By Chris Taylor | at
The fracking industries and king coal producers ExxonMobil, Noble Energy, and ARCO dominated the first day of the 44th ALEC conference.
Trump Team, ALEC, Koch Industries Debate Gerrymandering the U.S. Senate in Denver
By Mary Bottari and David Armiak | at
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will debate a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment providing for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
Reagan vs. Cities: The Battle Over South African Apartheid and Lessons for the Trump Era
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
New report shows parallels between Reagan and Trump threats against local governments and how cities and states successfully fought back.
Koch Convention to Rewrite Constitution Runs Into Roadblocks
By Arn Pearson | at
Three states voted to rescind convention resolutions this session.
Bradley Foundation Bankrolls Front Groups of Discredited PR Spin Doctor Richard Berman
By Mary Bottari | at
“Richard Berman is a go-to hire for corporate bullies.”
Bradley Foundation Bankrolls Attacks on Unions
By Mary Bottari | at
Documents examined by CMD expose a national effort by the Milwaukee-based Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation to defund and dismantle unions, the most significant force for higher wages and better working conditions in America.
Weaponized Philanthropy: Document Trove Details Bradley Foundation’s Efforts to Build Right-Wing “Infrastructure” Nationwide
By Mary Bottari | at
An $835 million “charitable foundation” stacks the deck in favor of the Republican Party.
Constitution Interrupted
By Chris Taylor | at
ALEC, their funders and partners, are leading the effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to kneecap the federal government.