Trade Group for Small, Independent Oil Producers Has Deep Ties to Big Oil
Through think tanks, academia, and its own public education website, the Independent Petroleum Association of America is intertwined with many of the largest oil and gas companies in the world.
Top Stories
Government Contractors Are Making Political Contributions, Despite Longstanding Ban
By Donald Shaw Influence Primary category in which blog post is published
America’s Biggest Christian Charity Funnels Tens of Millions to Hate Groups
By Alex Kotch Hate Primary category in which blog post is published
SLUDGE REPORT: March 14, 2019
By Alex Kotch SLUDGE REPORT Primary category in which blog post is published
Following Sludge Report, Coalition Launches Campaign to End Hate Group Funding
More than 20 philanthropists, foundations, and donor-advised fund providers launched their “Hate Is Not Charitable” campaign on March 20.
Republicans Criticizing Ilhan Omar Donated to Duncan Hunter’s Islamophobic Campaigns
At least three of the Republicans calling out Omar for anti-Semitism donated to Rep. Hunter’s campaign after it ran ads falsely tying his Mexican-Palestinian American opponent to Islamic terrorism.
Capuano’s Trip Through the Revolving Door: From Medicare-for-All Supporter to Health Industry Lobbying Firm
This could make for some awkward lobbying conversations.
This Campaign Finance Loophole Gives Rich Politicians a Big Fundraising Advantage
Several top Republican Senate candidates used their personal wealth to exceed donation limits in 2018
Civil Launches Today
The Civil publishing platform is a new token-curated registry for ethical journalism, governed by a co-op of independent newsrooms over the Ethereum blockchain.
Disappointing Revolving Door News Makes Clear H.R. 1 is Only a Start
As long as special interests are allowed to purchase valuable insider expertise, our politics will fail to consistently work for the public good.
Opinion
EXPOSED: Major Charities Are Helping Anonymous Donors Fund Anti-Muslim Films
Four giant donor-advised funds gave the hate group Clarion Project $4.4 million from mid-2014 through 2017.
SLUDGE REPORT: March 5, 2019
This week's 10 "sludgiest" political figures.
STOCK TICKER: Wife of Rep on Health Subcommittee Is Trading Health Stocks
As Illinois Democratic Rep. Bradley Schneider helps craft health care legislation, his wealthy wife has been buying and selling investments in health care companies.
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