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Dems Cash in From Private Equity Firms They Defended at House Hearing
By Donald Shaw Finance Primary category in which blog post is published
Hedge Fund Billionaires Power New Democratic Super PAC
By Donald Shaw 2020 Primary category in which blog post is published
A Christian Nationalist Group Is Quietly Shaping Bills for State Legislatures
By Amy Littlefield States Primary category in which blog post is published
Buttigieg’s Antitrust Adviser is a Wells Fargo Attorney
By David Dayen 2020 Primary category in which blog post is published
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Co-Chair of Conservative Blue Dogs Hosts Fundraiser for Joe Biden
The Blue Dog Coalition, led by Biden fundraiser Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), often votes with Republicans to block Democratic policies.
WaPo Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Board Seat
For author Stephen Hadley, a heightened risk of war could mean big profits, though this is not noted anywhere in his piece.
Top Democratic Recipient of Defense Industry Cash Is Silent on Iran
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.), the favorite of Lockheed Martin’s donations last cycle, has not yet joined House Democrats in criticizing President Trump’s military strike.
Democratic Party Backs ALEC-Tied Rep Against Progressive Challenger
Arizona Democrat Rep. Tom O’Halleran is an alumnus of corporate front group the American Legislative Exchange Council, but Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and the DCCC are helping him beat back a primary challenge from Democrat Eva Putzova.
Australia, Your Country Is Burning—Dangerous Climate Change Is Here With You Now
I am a climate scientist on holiday in the Blue Mountains, watching climate change in action.
Opinion
Buttigieg Bundler Is an Executive at Vulture Fund Holding Puerto Rican Debt
William Rahm, a senior managing director at the "vulture fund" Centerbridge Partners, was omitted from the original bundler list released by the Buttigieg campaign.
Members of Congress Own Up to $93 Million in Fossil Fuel Stocks
As dire climate change projections mount, one in four members of Congress is invested in oil, gas, or coal interests.
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