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David Armiak

David Armiak is research director and an investigative journalist with the Center for Media and Democracy. David joined CMD in 2015, has conducted extensive investigations on dark money, corporate corruption, and right-wing networks, and is responsible for filing and analyzing hundreds of public records requests every year. David has a strong research interest in social movements and political power, and has delivered many talks on the subject. He has a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and anthropology from Boston University and a Master's degree in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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No, the Center for Media and Democracy is not a Soros foundation. A list of the Center for Media and…

On Candace Owens’ ‘Blexit’ Operation Bankrolled by Wealthy White Conservatives

Yes, they are nonpartisan. And even if they were partisan, they wouldn't be required to attend WILL's grooming summits.

On Wisconsin Right-Wing Litigation Center Grooms School Board Members

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On For-Profit Bail Industry Teams Up with ALEC to Target Charitable Bail Funds

We speak with whistleblowers regularly. You can email me at david (at) prwatch.org.

On Charles Koch Foundation Sent $52.6 Million to Colleges and Universities in 2022 to Promote Its Business and Policy Interests

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On Mock Constitutional Convention Reveals Far Right’s Vision for Rewriting the U.S. Constitution

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On Mock Constitutional Convention Reveals Far Right’s Vision for Rewriting the U.S. Constitution

A copy of the webinar has been uploaded here.

On Upcoming Event: The Imminent Threat of a Constitutional Convention

Hi Deborah, Thanks for reading! We don't have further information on what Sen. Daines was speaking on at ALEC last…

On ALEC Lawmakers and Corporate Lobbyists Meet in D.C. to Debate Rewriting the Constitution, Punishing Socially Responsible Businesses, and Protecting Misinformation

Hello Dawn, Sounds very interesting! Can you email me at david at prwatch.org to discuss further? Thanks!

On Weaponized Philanthropy: Document Trove Details Bradley Foundation’s Efforts to Build Right-Wing “Infrastructure” Nationwide

Thanks for the suggestion Johnny! We have covered Dems pushing fossil fuel interests. For example, CMD's investigative reporter Alex Kotch…

On Right-Wing Megadonors Are Financing Media Operations to Promote Their Ideologies

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