Money Politics
Lawrence Jackson
From African American Voters to African Nations, Cambridge Analytica Wages ‘Cultural Warfare’
From its beginnings, the firm used African politics as a testing ground for influencing the behavior of the voting public. more
Gunning for Profits
The NRA has some unexpected openings in its corporate partnership program...and that’s a good thing! more
Fabrice Florin
To All the Young Folks Fighting the Gun Lobby: Follow the Money
Young people in Florida and elsewhere—articulate and thoughtful, media savvy and politically astute—are taking action against policies that are killing them in the classroom. They have a wealth of data to back them up. more
Killing Off the Middle Class
It is said that the rich and poor will always be among us. But nowhere is it written that the middle class will last. more
Stealing is Legal
If you want to hide your millions from taxation, just find a willing offshore haven to make your megabucks disappear into a maze of shell corporations. It’s your money, let the little people worry about their silly public roads and icky health care! more
Youtube
Behind Trump’s Tough Talk on Pakistan, Follow the Money
Licensing arrangements in India have raked in at least $1.6 million for Trump’s company and perhaps as much as $11 million in royalties since 2014. more
Gage Skidmore
Swamp Things: Texas Governor Abbott’s Debt to the Gun Lobby
Ever since first running for Texas office more than twenty years ago, Abbott has been a steady advocate for expanding access to guns. He has a 100% approval rating from the National Rifle Association, and is proud of it. more
Gaming the Endangered Species Act: The Case of the American Burying Beetle
Why is the oil industry spending hundreds of thousands against a tiny ecosystem hero? more
blickpixel
Why the Democrats Won't Wake Up
The Democratic Party’s marriage with corporate interests—like any poisonous marriage—means that a bold progressive shift is not about “waking up,” but about breaking up. more
NYCC
Renata Pumarol, New York Communities for Change, Beating "Government Sachs" and the Plutocrats
Exposing "sham populism." more
Beyond Washington Politicking, the Real Health Care Story Is in the States
Just about every state harbors an active and organized grassroots campaign for universal health care, and state campaigns have already achieved significant success. more
How to Keep up on Events without Your Head Exploding
Amid the onslaught of new revelations, executive orders and back room deals, important stories are no doubt falling by the wayside. more
Elvert Barnes
Why Is Dark Money Spending so Much on Neil Gorsuch?
We'll likely never know, but the maximally conservative record of the Supreme Court nominee provides some answers. Journalist Jake Whitney talks with law professor Zephyr Teachout in search of clues. more
The Republican’s Healthcare Plan Puts “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” in a Whole New Light
Ryan’s American Health Care Act is a grotesque, stitched-together, rightwing monster, offering staggering tax breaks for America’s very richest citizens while stripping health-care coverage for tens of millions of Americans in desperate need. more
Putting Trump’s Budget In Perspective
To understand the magnitude of Donald Trump’s distorted priorities, we compared Pentagon spending with domestic programs he wants to cut. Pentagon "waste” alone dwarfs all other agency spending. Take a look. more
Taking on the Power behind Trump
Stephen Lerner discusses how to map power and figure out who is backing bad policies, bad politicians, and offers some ideas for how to take on the big money power. more
It's a Conspiracy!
Trump's roster of nominees for key positions is rife with lunatics and conspiracy theorists. Here are some of them. more
Jeff Boyd
Ed Garvey: Champion of the People
Activists and politicians across the country credit Garvey with showing them how to forge a new politics combining progressive idealism and a populist demand for clean elections. more
Jeff Boyd
Remembering Ed Garvey: A Sense of Justice and a Sense of Humor
A great lawyer and longtime champion of the progressive cause. more
