Confirmation: the Not-So Independent Women's Forum Was Born in Defense of Clarence Thomas and the Far Right
The roots of the "Independent Women's Forum" were defending Clarence Thomas and attacking Anita Hill.
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Chambers of Commerce Exposed by CMD
Video footage of a closed-door webinar provided to CMD reveals Frank Luntz' firm instructing state chamber of commerce lobbyists to ignore polling that shows Chamber members across the country overwhelmingly support progressive workplace policies including raising the minimum wage, providing paid sick days, and more.
How DFER Leaders Channel Out-of-State Dark Money
"Hedge funds are always looking for ways to turn a small amount of capital into a large amount of capital."
Koch-Fueled Playbook against Working Families Exposed by CMD
Right to Work legislation is basically a pay cut for workers: "Wages in RTW states are 3.1 percent lower than those in non-RTW states. . . . This translates into RTW being associated with $1,558 lower annual wages for a typical full-time, full-year worker."
How Charles Koch Backed the John Birch Society at the Height of Its Attacks on Martin Luther King
On Martin Luther King Day, here is some additional information about the Koch PR offensive and their legacy on civil rights.
Education Department Releases List of Federally Funded Charter Schools, though Incomplete
The U.S. Department of Education has released new data detailing which charter schools received federal funds and how much, but some key gaps remain.
Koch Daddy and the Nazis, a Revealing History from Jane Mayer
Jane Mayer's new book, Dark Money, reveals how Fred Koch profited from dealing with Hitler's Germany and praised Germany while criticizing American workers.
Koch Self-Interest in Criminal Justice Reform, Exposed
The Koch brothers have received positive press for supporting criminal justice reform, but the evidence shows that, in part, they are in it for themselves.
Fred Thompson's Legacy Includes Giving the Kochs a Free Pass
Former Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) passed away on November 1, 2015, but his legacy of giving the Koch Brothers a pass on their first major foray into funneling money to win elections continues unabated.
Josh Duggar-led Group Funded via Koch Brothers Freedom Partners Operation
There's new information about the ties between the Koch funding world and the Family Research Council and other right-wing groups.