CMD looks into what the KIPP Foundation charter school network and its allies at the U.S. Department of Education want to keep the American people from seeing.
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DCI Group Subpoenaed in Expanding Exxon Climate Denial Investigation
The investigation into ExxonMobil climate change denial continues as court filings show a subpoena has been issued to the PR firm, DCI Group.
Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity, Club for Growth, Shell out to Rescue Ron Johnson
Dark money groups are rushing to the aid of little-known incumbent Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) in his matchup against Russ Feingold.
Colorado’s Not Quite Independent Oversight of Charter Schools
A new review of documents shows close relationships between the agency charged with administering public education and the growing charter school industry in Colorado.
Unmasking the Chamber of Commerce Networks
Who are these state chamber lobbyists and what are the trade groups they lead?
Highlights of Luntz Poll of American CEOs Shows Broad Support for Progressive Policies
Surprise! Closed-door briefing reveals new poll showing American CEOs side with the American people on key issues.
Exposed: Most CEOs Support Paid Sick Leave, Increased Minimum Wage, and More But Chamber Lobbyists Told How to “Combat” These Measures
Chamber of Commerce lobbyists were instructed on how to thwart local business leaders’ “empathy” for workers and support for popular policies in order to advance national anti-worker agenda.
WAR on Voters: Big Money Streams into WI Supreme Court Race with No Disclosure
Here we go again. Another dark money shell game in a critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
Flint Is a Casualty in the Right Wing’s War on Local Democracy
“This is a failure of a philosophy of governance you advocated,” Rep. Connolly told Gov. Snyder. “A city in America . . . is on its knees because of your emergency manager’s decision to save $4 million.”
Lawyer Tormenting Scientists Revealed Working For Coal Company
Bankruptcy filings reveal Chris Horner, a DC-based lawyer, climate change denier and Fox News regular, is being paid as a “Regulatory Counsel” for the coal company, Alpha Natural Resources.