Documents reveal ALEC’s sister organization hopes to deal a “mortal blow” to unions and put an end to progressive politics.
State Policy Network Attacks Public Sector Workers as Waters Rise in Texas
By Mary Bottari and David Armiak | at
Democracy
Tough Trade Talk Fades as Trump and Pence Toe the Koch Line
By Richard Eskow | at
When he was running for president, Donald Trump had very harsh words for deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the then-pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Infighting, Legal Questions Slow ALEC Push for Second Constitutional Convention
By Mary Bottari | at
New documents cast doubt on proponents claims they have 27 out of 34 states needed to trigger a convention.
Fierce Push Back on Trump “Voter Fraud” Commission
By Dave C. Johnson and Mary Bottari | at
The Trump administration has set up what Trump calls a “vote fraud panel. “Billed as an official “Advisory Commission on Election Integrity Resources,”the commission is being met with resistance and lawsuits and is even prompting some worried voters to take the names off the voter rolls.
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.
Betsy DeVos and Issue of College Sexual Assault Take Center Stage at ALEC in Denver
By Mary Bottari | at
A massive blue grizzly will be looking on as Betsy DeVos headlines the 44th ALEC conference in Denver.
Watchdog Group Sues Utah AG for Withholding RAGA Documents
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
AG Reyes refuses to release records relating to his dealings with the Republican Attorneys General Association’s corporate cash-for-influence operation.
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.
Five Questions for Trump’s FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray
By Arn Pearson | at
Trump’s pick for FBI Director will face the Senate Judiciary Committee this Wednesday