ALEC's Corporate Board Leads…in Federal Violations
"Not-so-great-8" responsible for more than $6 billion in federal fines and penalties since 2000.
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Order John Nichols New Book Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse Today!
Hot off the press is John Nichol’s new book HORSEMEN OF THE TRUMPOCALYPSE A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America. The book details the wrecking crew with the power to make our country and our world a much more dangerous place.
Learn about Robert and Rebekah Mercer “The Investors,” the “King of Voter Suppression” Kris Kobach, the Koch Brother Mike Pompeo, the Kingfish of the Quagmire Tom Price, and “Secretary of Gentrification” Ben Carson.
The Poison Papers Expose Decades of Collusion between Industry and Regulators over Hazardous Pesticides and Other Chemicals
The Bioscience Resource Project and the Center for Media and Democracy today are releasing a trove of rediscovered and newly digitized chemical industry and regulatory agency documents stretching back to the 1920s.
The ALEC Swampland
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 Rep. Chris Taylor (D-WI)
My ALEC Diary Day #1
The best part of my 9th American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) conference so far was trying to get into the host hotel in Denver.
Watchdog Group Sues Utah AG for Withholding RAGA Documents
AG Reyes refuses to release records relating to his dealings with the Republican Attorneys General Association's corporate cash-for-influence operation.
Constitution Interrupted
ALEC, their funders and partners, are leading the effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to kneecap the federal government.
Kochs Bankroll Move to Rewrite the Constitution
The Koch brothers say they don't want a runaway constitutional convention, but that's what their cash is likely to deliver.
Groups, Members of Congress Call for Scrutiny of Gorsuch's Record on Money in Politics
CMD joined 120 other groups in a letter to Senate leadership and the Senate Judiciary Committee calling for scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch's stance on big money in politics.
Greenpeace Responds to National Review Piece by Richard Garneau of Resolute Forest Products
Greenpeace USA's Communications Director responds to statements made by Richard Garneau, the CEO of Resolute Forest Products in the National Review about a lawsuit filed against Greenpeace.