Known for pushing bills that protect corporate interests, ALEC jumps back into culture wars to oppose teaching of systemic racism in schools.
ALEC Inspires Lawmakers to File Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills
By Don Wiener and Alex Kotch | at
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ALEC’s PR Man has a Dark Past as Spin Doctor for African Dictators
By David Armiak | at
The American Legislative Exchange Council’s head of public relations whitewashed abuses committed by dictatorial regimes in Equatorial Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
House GOP Launches “Faith in Elections Project”
By David Armiak | at
Republicans on the U.S. House Administration Committee launched the “Faith in Elections Project” on July 16 to combat efforts by Democrats to safeguard elections and expand access to the ballot box.
Dark Money Voter Suppression Group Holds “Academy” for Lawmakers Before ALEC Annual Meeting
By David Armiak | at
ALEC will hold an “exclusive, invitation-only academy” for state lawmakers with the Honest Elections Project on July 26-28 in Salt Lake City, Utah prior to the start of its Annual Meeting.
Watchdogs Filing Complaints in 15 States Against ALEC for Illegal Campaign Scheme
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
Complaints by CMD, Common Cause, and Alliance for a Better Utah allege that ALEC illegally gave sophisticated voter management campaign software linked to the RNC worth $6 million in the 2020 elections to its legislative members.
CMD Files IRS Whistleblower Complaint Against ALEC for Illegal In-Kind Campaign Contributions Worth More Than $6 Million
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
CMD and Common Cause will also file campaign finance complaints against ALEC in 15 states for providing sophisticated voter management and campaign software linked to the RNC to its 2,000-plus legislative members.
Joe Manchin May Block Federal Budget That Would Cost Him Coal Profits
By Alex Kotch | at
The West Virginia senator owns up to $5 million in coal stock and is opposing climate change measures in his party’s budget package.
Journalism Should Reflect What the Science Says: The Climate Emergency Is Here
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
It’s time for journalism to recognize that the climate emergency is here.
ALEC Politicians Belong to Neo-Confederate Organization
By Alex Kotch | at
CMD has identified six state lawmakers affiliated with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) who were recently active members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Republicans Trumpify Electoral System to Steal Future Elections
By Alex Kotch | at
After failing to steal the 2020 presidential election, GOP Trump loyalists are attempting to take over state parties, voting precincts, and secretary of state offices so they can steal the next elections.