The oil-rich Koch Brothers have launched a new multimillion dollar campaign to kill clean energy initiatives and promote the use of fossil fuels.
New Koch-Funded Campaign to Kill the Electric Car and Squash Clean Energy
By Kevin Grandia | at
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The Independent “Women’s” Voice? Most Known Donors Are Men
By Lisa Graves | at
New research shows that the overwhelming majority of known donors to Independent Women’s Voice are very rich men.
Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice Use “Independent” Brand to Push Right-Wing Agenda to Women Voters
The Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice are not-so independent according to a new investigation by CMD … about how they sell right-wing policies and candidates under the guise of neutrality.
Koch Money Trail Reveals Great Interest in 2016 State Elections In WI, OK, and TX
By David Armiak | at
The Kochs have invested money and network resources in state races in Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Koch Brothers’ Fingerprints Can Be Found All Over GOP Convention
By Mary Bottari | at
Though the Kochs have indicated they are staying out of the presidential election their fingerprints are all over the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week.
Koch Criminal Justice Reform Trojan Horse: Special Report on Reentry and Following the Money
By Ralph Wilson | at
While the Kochs press for criminal justice “reforms,” allies in the Koch network try to get a piece of the pie from other reforms intended to help ex-cons with their “reentry” into society.
UPDATE Koch Candidates? Where Is the Koch Machine Spending in 2016 So Far
By Lisa Graves and David Armiak | at
CMD follows the money.
Kochs’ Grassroots Leadership Academy Training Astroturf Army
By Mary Bottari and David Armiak | at
The Koch brothers have turned their attention to races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state governorships.
House Republicans Get Secret Briefing from Koch Veterans Group
By Jessica Mason | at
The Koch brothers’ group targeting veterans gave a secret briefing to U.S. House Republicans on “Reforming Veterans Health Care” last week, according to an invitation to the meeting provided to CMD.
Cashing in on Kids: 172 ALEC Education Bills Push Privatization in 2015
By Brendan Fischer and Zachary Peters | at
ALEC continues to push a corporate-driven school privatization agenda through legislatures across the country.