> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://readsludge.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Sludge in the News - URL: https://readsludge.com/2018/10/04/sludge-in-the-news/ - Published: 2018-10-04T13:22:30.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-09T19:43:43.000Z - Description: Selected press, noteworthy links, Tweets and other social media mentions of Sludge's reporting. Documenting our investigative journalism's impacts on the landscape of money in politics. - Author: David Moore - Tags: #wordpress, #Import 2023-07-20 16:54 *Selected press, noteworthy links, Tweets and other social media mentions of Sludge’s reporting. Continually updated, [get in touch](https://readsludge.com/contact-sludge/) with any additions.* Oct. 2, 2018 **[Think Progress](https://thinkprogress.org/sugar-and-secrecy-emails-show-sonny-perdues-usda-cozying-up-to-big-biz-on-snap-d2800590fa62/)**–”Sugar and secrecy: Emails show Trump’s Department of Agriculture cozying up to big biz on SNAP”–links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 27th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/27/revolving-door-lobbyists-turned-usda-officials-work-with-junk-food-industry-to-keep-soda-candy-in-snap-program/) into soda lobbyists and USDA. ![]( /content/images/2018/10/Think_Progress_Sludge_soda.png) --- Oct. 1, 2018 **[New Food Economy](https://newfoodeconomy.org/usda-national-grocers-association-industry-lobby-food-stamp-snap-data/)**–links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 27th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/27/revolving-door-lobbyists-turned-usda-officials-work-with-junk-food-industry-to-keep-soda-candy-in-snap-program/). ![]( /content/images/2018/10/New_Food_Economy_Sludge.png) --- Sept. 27, 2018 **[ReThink Democracy](https://mailchi.mp/e77800463623/pm-clips-06-01-2483533?e=f61fd29641)** email newsletter–highlights Sept. 26th [data analysis](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/26/under-threat-of-regulations-facebook-increases-lobbying-in-state-legislatures/) by Josefa Velasquez on Facebook lobbying of state governments. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/ReThink_email_Sludge_Facebook_lobbying_9-27-18.png) --- Sept. 24, 2018 **[WNYC](https://www.wnyc.org/story/ny-pension-chief-cashes-natural-gas/)**–co-published story with David Sirota of Capital & Main and Jay Cassano of Sludge, with 4m audio interview of David Sirota broadcast several times during day. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/WNYC_Sludge_9-24-18.png) --- Sept. 24, 2018 [**NYC subreddit–**](https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/9ilj1l/new%5Fyorks%5Fpension%5Fchief%5Finvests%5F100%5Fmillion%5Fof/)over 1.1k upvotes and 119 comments on co-published WNYC [story](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/24/ny-pension-chief-cashes-in-on-natural-gas/) with Sludge and Capital & Main. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/NYC_Subreddit_Sludge_WNYC_9-24-18.png) Follow-up article late on Monday, Sept. 24th, in [NY Post: ](https://nypost.com/2018/09/24/ex-pension-chiefs-cushy-gas-company-gig-raises-eyebrows/)“[The letter and the potential conflict were first reported by WNYC radio](https://www.wnyc.org/story/ny-pension-chief-cashes-natural-gas/), in partnership with the muckraking websites Sludge and Capital & Mail.” \[sic\] --- Sept. 21, 2018 [**Today in #OpenGov**](https://mailchi.mp/5bee975a652d/today-in-opengov-mixing-business-with-politics?e=b7e675a388) email newsletter, Sunlight Foundation–links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 20th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/20/florida-rep-sells-stock-in-private-prison-company-after-report-reveals-investments/) on Rep. Lois Frankel’s (D-Fla.) sale of stock in private prison companies. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Sunlight_Sludge_9-21-18.png) --- Sept. 19, 2018 **EveryVoice** [email newsletter–](https://mailchi.mp/everyvoice/42517-clips-obama-speaks-about-gerrymandering-and-money-in-politics-the-state-dept-promotes-mar-a-lago-2690341?e=fa6d524c7a)links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 18th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/18/citizens-group-files-complaint-against-mystery-club-connected-to-new-york-state-senator/) into an unregistered Brooklyn political club. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/EveryVoice_Sludge_9-19-18.png) --- Sept. 17, 2018 **Every Voice** [email newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/everyvoice/42517-clips-obama-speaks-about-gerrymandering-and-money-in-politics-the-state-dept-promotes-mar-a-lago-2690333?e=fa6d524c7a)–links to Jay Cassano’s Sept. 16th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/16/chief-justice-roberts-keeps-dark-money-dark/) on dark money action in the Supreme Court. Sept. 17, 2018 **Every Voice** email newsletter–links to Jay Cassano’s Sept. 16th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/16/chief-justice-roberts-keeps-dark-money-dark/) on dark money action in the Supreme Court. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/EveryVoice_Sludge_9-17-18.png) --- Sept. 14, 2018 [**HuffPost Opinion**](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-new-york-primaries%5Fus%5F5b9b0adce4b046313fb96421)–Sean McElwee links to two Alex Kotch pieces, from [July 31st](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/31/breakaway-n-y-dems-rake-in-big-corporate-donations-as-challengers-log-many-small-contributions/) and [August 14th](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/14/here-are-the-special-interests-illegally-funding-formerly-gop-aligned-dems-in-ny/), on special interests funding NY Senate incumbents. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/HuffPost_McElwee_Sludge_9-14-18.png) --- Sept. 13, 2018 **Nick Confessore**, reporter–[Twitter](https://twitter.com/nickconfessore/status/1040347166672408576), links to Alex Kotch’s Aug. 13th Twitter [thread](https://twitter.com/alexkotch/status/1040298534808047616) on NYC real estate donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Confessore_Sludge_Twitter_9-13-18.png) --- Sept. 13, 2018 **Sean McElwee**–email newsletter, links to Sept. 28th money-in-politics [event](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-and-money-in-politics-with-scholars-strategy-network-and-sludge-tickets-48897183793) with Alex Kotch at Civic Hall. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/McElwee_newsletter_Sludge_event.png) --- Sept. 13, 2018 **Julia Salazar for** **NY State Senate campaign**–[Twitter](https://twitter.com/SalazarSenate18/status/1039927564209479680)–links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 12th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/12/mysterious-political-group-linked-to-n-y-sen-martin-dilan-is-funded-by-big-real-estate/) into shadowy Brooklyn political club donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Salazar_campaign_Tweet_Sludge_9-13-18.png) --- Sept. 12, 2018 **New York City Council** [Resolution 0513 of 2018](https://laws.council.nyc.gov/legislation/res-0513-2018/), “Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act”–approved in stated Council meeting by voice vote. The resolution was prompted by CM Menchaca’s “#AbolishICE” [Intro 1092](https://laws.council.nyc.gov/legislation/int-1092-2018/) in Immigration Committee. Video link to hearing on [Legistar meeting page](https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=624952&GUID=E74BCF4D-8DDD-4929-A77E-2FD5F65BCEF6&Options=&Search=), and full Council vote on stated meeting [page](https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=638411&GUID=24FBA9D4-E426-44D2-9233-14625E6B8A77&Search=) (Councilmember Rosenthal speaks on Resolution 0513 at 38:40m in to video, Councilmember Menchaca at 40:30m in, full Council voice vote to approve at 43 minutes in). ![]( /content/images/2018/10/NYC_Council_ICE_resolution_minutes_summary_9-12-18.png) [Minutes](https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=638411&GUID=24FBA9D4-E426-44D2-9233-14625E6B8A77&Search=) from NYC Council stated meeting, Sept. 12, 2018, on #AbolishICE resolution. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/NYC_Council_AbolishICE_resolution.png) --- Sept. 12, 2018 [**ReThink Democracy**](https://mailchi.mp/fc9e532c230c/pm-clips-06-01-2483205?e=f61fd29641)–money-in-politics email newsletter–links to Josefa Velasquez’s Sept. 11th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/11/unions-given-tappan-zee-bridge-work-made-massive-donations-to-cuomo/) into Gov. Cuomo’s donations from contractors. Also featured in [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/unions-awarded-bridge-work-reportedly-donated-to-cuomos-campaigns/), Sept. 12th. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/ReThink_Cuomo_bridge_Sludge_9-12-18.png) --- Sept. 12, 2018 [**Popular Information**](https://popular.info/p/this-could-be-the-most-important-election-of-2018)–email newsletter by Judd Legum, several links to Josefa Velasquez’s Aug. 30th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/as-zephyr-teachout-rises-real-estate-puts-its-money-on-her-rivals/) into real estate spending against Zephyr Teachout (a collaboration with [FAQ NYC](https://faq.nyc/)) and Sept. 10th [follow-up](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/10/real-estate-tycoon-funds-last-minute-100000-attack-on-zephyr-teachout-in-new-york-ag-race/) with Alex Kotch on last-minute spending against Teachout. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Popular_Information_Sludge_9-12-18.png) ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Popular_Information_Sludge_9-12-18_v2.png) --- Sept. 11th, 2018 **Ian Bassin**, former Associate White House Counsel–[Twitter–](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/10/real-estate-tycoon-funds-last-minute-100000-attack-on-zephyr-teachout-in-new-york-ag-race/)links to Sludge’s Sept. 10th investigation into NY real estate donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Ian_Bassin_Twitter_Sludge_9-11-18.png) --- Sept. 10, 2018 [**Splinter News–**](https://splinternews.com/real-estate-mogul-spends-100-000-in-last-ditch-effort-1828957534)cites Alex Kotch and Josefa Velasquez’s Sept. 10th [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/09/10/real-estate-tycoon-funds-last-minute-100000-attack-on-zephyr-teachout-in-new-york-ag-race/) into NY real estate spending against A.G. candidate Zephyr Teachout. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Splinter_Sludge_9-10-18.png) ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Splinter_Sludge_9-10-18_Teachout.png) Sept. 7, 2018 **[Voices of NY](https://voicesofny.org/2018/09/bill-seeks-to-forbid-nyc-contracts-with-ice/)**–links to Josefa Velasquez’s July 13th follow-up [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/13/theyre-sanctuary-jurisdictions-so-why-are-they-contracting-with-ice/) on sanctuary jurisdictions contracting with ICE. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Voices_of_NY_9-7-18.png) --- Sept. 7, 2018 **[Pro-Market](https://promarket.org/editors-briefing-week-political-economy-september-1-7/)** — links to Alex Kotch’s Sept. 6th investigation into Jeff Bezos’ donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Pro_Market_Sludge_Bezos_9-7-17.png) --- Sept. 6, 2018 **Follow The Money** – [Twitter ](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/atts-top-california-lobbyist-dodges-gift-ban-and-ethics-requirements/)– links to Alex Kotch’s Sept.. 6th investigation into Jeff Bezos’ donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Follow_The_Money_Sludge_Bezos_9-6-18.png) --- Sept. 5, 2018 [**Techdirt** ](https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180831/08371240552/ats-top-anti-net-neutrality-lobbyist-california-doesnt-register-as-lobbyist.shtml)– Karl Bode links to Donny Shaw’s Aug. 30th [exposé](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/atts-top-california-lobbyist-dodges-gift-ban-and-ethics-requirements/) of AT&T lobbying in California. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Techdirt_9-6-18.png) *Techdirt*, Sept. 5th, 2018, citing Sludge’s investigation --- Sept. 6, 2018 **CNN’s [KFILE](https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/06/politics/paul-gosar-belgian-extremist-dinner/index.html)** — cites Alex Kotch’s Aug. 9th investigation into Rep. Paul Gosar’s trip to speak at anti-Muslim rally. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/CNN_KFILE_9-6-18_Sludge.png) --- Sept. 5, 2018 **NYC Council Member Carlos Menchaca** (Dist. 38) – [Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/Menchaca.Carlos.Jr/posts/10101130802699192?%5F%5Ftn%5F%5F=-R), – links to David Moore’s Sept. 5th article on #AbolishICE legislation in NYC Council. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Facebook_Menchaca_Sludge_9-5-18.png) --- Sept. 5th, 2018 **[Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/9d5y3q/moveon%5Fendorses%5Fprogressive%5Fchallengers%5Fto%5Fformer/) /nyc** — comments on Josefa Velasquez’s Sept. 4th article on MoveOn’s NY Senate primary endorsements. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Reddit_NYC_9-5-18.png) --- Sept. 3, 2018 **Zack Fink**, NY1 News, [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/zackfinknews/status/1036615902056390656?s=21)– follows-up on Jay Cassano’s co-published, with [David Sirota](https://twitter.com/davidsirota/status/1036802861873561601), Aug. 29th [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) on Gov. Cuomo, Cy Vance and David Boies. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Zack_Fink_Twitter_9-25-18.png) ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Sirota_9-3-18_Twitter_Cuomo_Vance.png) --- Sept. 3, 2018 **American Cetacean Society** – Twitter, – links to Jay Cassano’s Aug. 21st investigation into whale lobbying. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/American_Cetacean_Society_Twitter_9-3-18.png) --- Kerri Harris – U.S. Senate candidate – campaign statement cites Sludge’s Aug. 31, 2018 [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/31/vowing-to-fight-epidemic-delaware-senator-takes-money-from-opioid-makers-sued-by-his-state/) into Sen. Carper (D, DE) family’s investments in opioid companies by Alex Kotch. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Kerri_Harris_opioid_Sludge_link.png) --- Tarbell – Under the Influence email newsletter, Aug. 30, 2018 – links to Josefa Velasquez’s Aug. 28th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/28/dna-testing-companies-increase-lobbying-as-privacy-concerns-mount/?link%5Fid=5&can%5Fid=8d9ff19ca848bba0fafdeb68ccb4b4ca&source=email-from-pr-crisis-to-profit&email%5Freferrer=email%5F408375&email%5Fsubject=from-pr-crisis-to-profit) on DNA testing companies. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Tarbell_email_Sludge_DNA_testing_8-31-18.png) --- [Politico New York](https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2018/08/30/teachout-lays-out-plan-to-target-real-estate-industry-587153), Aug. 30 – links to Sludge’s Aug. 30 [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/as-zephyr-teachout-rises-real-estate-puts-its-money-on-her-rivals/) on real estate donations, collaboration with FAQ NYC. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Politico_Teachout_NY_AG.png) --- City & State First Read Tonight email [newsletter](http://go.cityandstatemedia.com/webmail/168882/178164887/b1e37db94b274d12a583775d6632b09b5b555251fa2c5e96810877b370d7363a) – Aug. 30, 2018 – links to Josefa Velasquez’s Aug. 30 [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/as-zephyr-teachout-rises-real-estate-puts-its-money-on-her-rivals/) into real estate donations in NY A.G. race, a collaboration with [FAQ NYC](https://faq.nyc/). ![]( /content/images/2018/09/City_State_real_estate_donations_Sludge.png) --- ReThink Democracy email [newsletter](https://twitter.com/CynthiaNixon/status/1035200475560333315) – Aug. 30, 2018 – third item is a link to Sludge [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) on Aug. 29th, co-published with Capital & Main. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/ReThink_newsletter_Sludge_Cuomo_Weinstein_8-30-18.png) --- Cynthia Nixon campaign [statement](https://twitter.com/alexkotch/status/1035202944558358528) – Aug. 30, 2018, on Gov. Cuomo and Harvey Weinstein investigation, links to [The Cut](https://www.thecut.com/2018/08/cuomo-halted-probe-into-weinstein-case-after-usd25k-donation.html) post on Aug. 29th, citing Sludge [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) co-published with [Capital & Main](https://capitalandmain.com/cuomo-received-25000-dollars-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe-0829). Also referenced on Cynthia Nixon’s [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CynthiaNixon/status/1035200475560333315), Aug. 30th. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Cynthia_Nixon_Tweet_8-30-18.png) --- Karl Bode – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KarlBode/status/1035191556813160448?s=19), Aug. 30, 2018 – links to Donny Shaw’s Aug. 30 [exposé](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/30/atts-top-california-lobbyist-dodges-gift-ban-and-ethics-requirements/) on AT&T lobbying in CA. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Karl_Bode_Tweet_8-30-18.png) --- [Broadly](https://broadly.vice.com/en%5Fus/article/bjbqg4/andrew-cuomo-received-dollar25000-donation-from-harvey-weinsteins-law-firm) – Marie Solis, Aug. 29th, 2018 – links to Jay Cassano’s Aug. 29th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) on Gov. Cuomo, co-published with David Sirota. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Broadly_Sludge_Cuomo_8-29-18.png) --- [QZ](https://qz.com/work/1373402/air-conditioning-is-sexist-and-cynthia-nixon-and-andrew-cuomos-debate-about-it-shows-it/amp/) – Annalisa Merelli, NY Gov. debate preview – embeds Josefa Velasquez’s Tweets on Aug. 28th. – Annalisa Merelli, NY Gov. debate preview – embeds Josefa Velasquez’s Tweets on Aug. 28th. --- Zephyr Teachout’s campaign for Democratic NY Attorney General nomination – [Tweet](https://twitter.com/ZephyrTeachout/status/1034973761164988416) , Aug. 29th – links to Jay Cassano’s Aug. 29th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) on Gov. Cuomo, co-published with David Sirota. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/ZT_Cuomo_Twitter_8-29-18.png) --- [Twitter Moments](https://twitter.com/i/events/1034892869612367872) – Aug. 29th, 2018 – links to Jay Cassano’s Aug. 29th Sludge [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) on Boeis donations, co-published with David Sirota. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Twitter_Moment_8-29-18_Boeis_Sludge.png) --- [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/new-york-governor-democratic-primary-debate-between-andrew-cuomo-and-cynthia-nixon-today-live/), Grace Segers – Aug. 29th, 2018 – NY debate preview embeds links to Aug. 28th [Tweet](https://twitter.com/J%5F%5FVelasquez/status/1034468976187912192) from Josefa Velasquez. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/CBS_News_Josefa_Tweet_8-29-18.png) --- [Albert Samaha](https://twitter.com/poltheoryother/status/1040934046161948672), Buzzfeed criminal justice reporter – Twitter, Aug. 29th, 2018 – links to Aug. 29th Sludge [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/29/cuomo-received-25000-from-weinstein-lawyers-firm-as-he-suspended-probe/) by Jay Cassano, co-published with David Sirota of Capital & Main. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Samaha_Sludge_Tweet_8-29-18.png) --- [*The Guardian*](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/25/us-bombs-yemen-children-humanitarian-disaster), opinion, “US bombs are killing children in Yemen. Does anybody care?” – Moustafa Bayoumi, Aug. 25, 2018. [![]( /content/images/2018/08/Guardian_Sludge_Yemen_8-25-18.png)](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/25/us-bombs-yemen-children-humanitarian-disaster) --- [Spectrum News](http://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/capital-tonight-interviews/2018/08/24/capital-tonight-governor-cuomo-cynthia-nixon-), reporter roundtable video with Sludge’s Josefa Velasquez, “Governor Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon, ready to face-off” – Capital Tonight Staff, Aug. 24, 2018. [![]( /content/images/2018/08/Josefa_Velasquez_Sludge_chyron_8-27-18.png)](http://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/capital-tonight-interviews/2018/08/24/capital-tonight-governor-cuomo-cynthia-nixon-) --- ReThink Media – Peace and Security [program](https://rethinkmedia.org/peace-and-security), email newsletter – Aug. 22, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/ReThink_Media_Sludge_8-22-18_Maven-e1535474558912.jpg) --- [Exposed blog](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2018/08/20/alec-launches-effort-protect-gerrymandering-judges/), by Center for Media and Democracy – “ALEC Launches Effort to Protect Gerrymandering from Judges”, co-published from Sludge’s Josefa Velasquez, Aug. 21, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Exposed_CMD_Sludge_ALEC_8-21-18.png) --- ReThink Media, Fair Courts email [newsletter](http://ALEC Launches Effort to Protect Gerrymandering from Judges) – “ALEC launches effort…” top link, Sludge story by Josefa Velasquez – Aug. 21, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/ReThink_Media_Fair_Courts_ALEC_8-21-18.png) --- [Diane Ravitch’s blog](https://dianeravitch.net/2018/08/16/new-york-who-is-illegally-funding-the-democrats-who-vote-with-the-republicans-for-charter-schools-and-against-raising-taxes-on-the-rich/), New York: Who Is Illegally Funding the “Democrats” Who Vote with the Republicans FOR Charter Schools and AGAINST Raising Taxes on the Rich? – Aug. 16, 2018–links to Aug. 18th Alex Kotch [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/14/here-are-the-special-interests-illegally-funding-formerly-gop-aligned-dems-in-ny/) into special interest funding of NY Senate incumbents, formerly IDC members. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Ravitch_blog_NY_Senate_8-16-18.png) --- [Sean McElwee](https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee) email newsletter, link to Alex Kotch’s [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/14/here-are-the-special-interests-illegally-funding-formerly-gop-aligned-dems-in-ny/) on NY Senate former IDC member funding – Aug. 16, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/McElwee_email_NY_Senate_IDC_8-16-18.png) --- NYC [subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/97ct1k/here%5Fare%5Fthe%5Fspecial%5Finterests%5Fillegally%5Ffunding/), link to Alex Kotch on NY Senate IDC, Aug. 15, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Reddit_NYC_NY_Senate_IDC_8-15-18.png) --- Politico NY [Playbook](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2018/08/15/ag-candidates-attack-uber-cap-tish-james-on-defense-new-york-mag-up-for-sale-the-citys-wilting-flower-district-298157), link to Alex Kotch on NY Senate IDC funding – Aug. 15, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Politico_NY_Playbook_8-15-18.png) --- City & State NY email newsletter, link to Alex Kotch on NY Senate IDC, Aug. 14, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/City_and_State_newsletter_IDC_8-14-18.png) --- Julie Goldberg, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Julie4NYSenate/status/1029468818563891201), link to NY Senate IDC piece, Aug. 14, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Julie_Goldberg_Twitter_8-14-18.png) --- [Phoenix New Times](https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/paul-gosars-london-trip-paid-for-by-middle-east-forum-10701475), “Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar’s Far-Right London Trip Funded by Fringe Group”, Aug. 10, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Phoenix_New_Times_Gosar_Sludge_8-10-18.png) --- [Bedford + Bowery](http://bedfordandbowery.com/2018/08/8-arrested-at-governors-office-as-they-demand-cuomo-renounce-fossil-fuel-donations/), link to Sludge report on oil & gas industry donations to Gov. Cuomo, Aug. 9, 2018 --- [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-talks-about-a-war-on-the-press-andrew-cuomo-is-waging-one), “Donald Trump Talks About a War on the Press. Andrew Cuomo Is Waging One.” – Alex Pareene, Aug. 8, 2018, links to Josefa Velasquez’s [piece](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/18/attempting-to-show-small-donor-support-cuomo-pads-numbers-with-allies/) on small donors to Gov. Cuomo ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Daily_Beast_Cuomo_donors_8-8-18.png) --- EveryVoice email [newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/everyvoice/42517-clips-obama-speaks-about-gerrymandering-and-money-in-politics-the-state-dept-promotes-mar-a-lago-2690281?e=16589df876), campaign finance section, Aug. 7, 2018 – links to [Alex Kotch](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/06/dark-money-donors-must-be-revealed-court-rules/) on federal court ruling on dark money. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_Sludge_link_campfin_8-7-18.png) --- [CoinTelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-chair-of-house-judiciary-committee-discloses-ownership-of-cryptocurrency), “US: Chair of House Judiciary Committee Discloses Ownership of Cryptocurrency”, Ana Alexandre – Aug. 7th, links to Jay Cassano’s [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/06/bob-goodlatte-may-be-the-first-member-of-congress-to-disclose-owning-bitcoin/) on Aug. 6th. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/CoinTelegraph_8-7-18.png) --- [CCN](https://www.ccn.com/house-judiciary-chair-bob-goodlatte-owns-as-much-as-80000-in-bitcoin-report/), “House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte Owns as Much as $80,000 in Bitcoin: Report” – Aug. 6, 2018, links to Jay Cassano’s [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/08/06/bob-goodlatte-may-be-the-first-member-of-congress-to-disclose-owning-bitcoin/) for Sludge on Aug. 6th. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/CCN_Sludge_bitcoin_link_8-6-18.png) --- Neeraj K. Agrawal, director of communications at Coin Center – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/NeerajKA/status/1026523188824629248), Aug. 6, 2018, linking to Jay Cassano’s report on Sludge. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Neeraj_Agrawal_Coincenter_Sludge_link_8-6-18.png) --- NY Assemblymember Ron Kim, [Medium](https://medium.com/@ronkim%5F3193/decentralizepuertorico-958b478ad0ff), “Open letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Puerto Rico” – links to Sludge’s bondholder [piece](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/24/cuomo-campaign-bolstered-by-puerto-rico-bondholders-causing-austerity-in-the-territory/) by Alex Kotch – Aug. 4, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Ron_Kim_Medium_PR_Sludge_link_8-4-18.png) --- David Sirota, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/davidsirota/status/1025465421485420544), Aug. 3rd, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Sirota_Twitter_MI_8-3-18.png) Sean McElwee, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/1025064237549465603) and email newsletter, link to NY Senate’s IDC [piece](https://t.co/mDi4USGDXQ) by Sludge’s Alex Kotch – Aug. 2, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/McElwee_link_IDC_8-2-18.png) [Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain](https://www.adhrb.org/2018/07/lockheed-martin-defense-contract-with-saudi-arabia-has-been-increased/) – link to Jay Cassano [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/18/trump-admin-increases-lockheed-contract-that-could-be-devastating-for-the-people-of-yemen/) on Yemen war – Celia Pena-Gomez, Aug. 2, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/ADRHB_Yemen_Sludge_link_8-2-18.png) FollowTheMoney, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MoneyInPolitics/status/1024716398185066496), Aug. 1st, links to NY Senate IDC [piece](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/31/breakaway-n-y-dems-rake-in-big-corporate-donations-as-challengers-log-many-small-contributions/) by Alex Kotch from July 31, 2018. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/FollowTheMoney_Twitter_link_IDC_8-1-18.png) --- EveryVoice email [newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/everyvoice/42517-clips-obama-speaks-about-gerrymandering-and-money-in-politics-the-state-dept-promotes-mar-a-lago-2690265?e=16589df876), links to NY Senate IDC piece, Aug. 1, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_IDC_link_8-1-18.png) --- Julie Goldberg, NY Senate candidate, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Julie4NYSenate/status/1024418983037030401), July 31, 2018 – links to Alex Kotch’s piece on IDC donations. --- City & State NY, email [newsletter](http://go.cityandstatemedia.com/webmail/168882/169762637/08f8eb0c5320aec7e28064ae6b66116db65cf29b25bf52d215b5b7c7866f3ad8), links to Alex Kotch’s [piece](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/31/breakaway-n-y-dems-rake-in-big-corporate-donations-as-challengers-log-many-small-contributions/) on IDC donations, July 31, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/City_and_State_NYSenate_IDC_7-31-18.png) --- Rachel May, NY Senate candidate, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SRachelMay/status/1024343902017515520), July 31, 2018 – links to IDC donations piece. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Rachel_May_Twitter_IDC_link_7-31-18.png) --- David Beard, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dabeard/status/1023385655324405760), July 30 2018 – links to July 6th Sludge ICE [investigation ](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/06/who-is-making-money-from-ice-in-your-state/) ![]( /content/images/2018/08/David_Beard_Twitter_ICE_7-28-18.png) --- ReThink Media – email [newsletter](https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=307726d92ec941f6b4f544310&id=3db26f2a63) – July 27, 2018 – links to Sludge [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/26/judges-deciding-michigan-redistricting-measure-rake-in-campaign-contributions-from-opposition-linked-groups/) by Josefa Velasquez on Michigan redistricting measure. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/ReThink_MI_link_Sludge_7-27-18.png) --- Futurism [article](https://futurism.com/civil-journalism-news-blockchain/) on Civil, Victor Tangermann, July 26, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Futurism_quote_Civil_Sludge_7-26-18.png) --- [The American Prospect](http://prospect.org/article/trumps-and-koch-brothers-war-on-disclosure), “Trump’s and the Koch Brothers’ War on Disclosure” – Eliza Newlin Carney, July 26, 2018 – links to Donny Shaw’s [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/16/new-irs-rule-could-protect-foreign-dark-money-in-u-s-elections/) on IRS rules ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Prospect_IRS_rule_Sludge_7-26-18.png) --- David Dayen, email newsletter, links to Cuomo & Puerto Rico piece – July 26, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/David_Dayen_newsletter_Sludge_7-26-18.png) --- EveryVoice email newsletter, links to Sludge [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/24/cuomo-campaign-bolstered-by-puerto-rico-bondholders-causing-austerity-in-the-territory/) on Gov. Cuomo and Puerto Rico bondholders – July 26, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_newsletter_Sludge_7-26-18.png) --- LittleSis, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/twittlesis/status/1022156800660066306), July 25, 2018 – links to Gov. Cuomo & Puerto Rico bondholders [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/24/cuomo-campaign-bolstered-by-puerto-rico-bondholders-causing-austerity-in-the-territory/). --- EveryVoice email [newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/everyvoice/42517-clips-obama-speaks-about-gerrymandering-and-money-in-politics-the-state-dept-promotes-mar-a-lago-2690245?e=fa6d524c7a), July 25, 2018 – links to Jay Cassano’s Sludge [piece](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/24/former-lawmakers-ask-fec-to-stop-politicians-from-using-pacs-as-personal-piggy-banks/) on FEC regulations. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_newsletter_Sludge_7-26-181.png) --- [Florida Center for Investigative Reporting](https://fcir.org/2018/07/24/private-prison-company-donates-to-rick-scott-super-pac-despite-contribution-ban/), “PRIVATE PRISON COMPANY DONATES TO RICK SCOTT SUPER PAC DESPITE CONTRIBUTION BAN” – Andrew Perez (MapLight), July 24, 2018 – links to Sludge’s ICE [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/06/who-is-making-money-from-ice-in-your-state/) ![]( /content/images/2018/08/FCIR_Sludge_link_ICE_7-24-18.png) --- [The Baltimore Sun](http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-op-0720-ice-hopkins-20180719-story.html) (video may auto-play), “Hopkins must break with ICE — now” – op-ed by Mira Wattal, Corey Payne, Emeline Armitage – July 19, 2018 – links to Sludge’s ICE investigation ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Baltimore_Sun_Sludge_link_7-19-18.png) --- UnKoch My Campus, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/UnKochCampus/status/1020009738174681088), July 19 – links to Alex Kotch [piece](https://t.co/1RGIQ0yhyU) on white supremacist candidates, from July 3rd. --- The Appeal email [newsletter](https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?u=8df91532e55f25ed5dd237f56&id=0bc4f7dc8d), Tuesday July 17th, links to Josefa Velasquez’s follow-up ICE [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/13/theyre-sanctuary-jurisdictions-so-why-are-they-contracting-with-ice/) from July 13th. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/The_Appeal_email_Sludge_ICE_7-17-18.png) --- [Putnam Daily Voice](https://putnam.dailyvoice.com/politics/facebook-twins-awarded-state-approval-weeks-after-100k-cuomo-donation-says-report/739931/), “‘Facebook Twins’ Awarded State Approval Weeks After $100K Cuomo Donation, Says Report” – July 18 and July 22, 2018 – links to Josefa Velasquez’s July 17th [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/17/winklevoss-twins-donate-100k-to-cuomo-weeks-before-being-awarded-state-zcash-approval/) on Winklevoss donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Putnam_Daily_Voice_7-22-18.png) --- [Slate](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/07/andrew-cuomos-small-donor-secret-staff-and-their-family.html), “Andrew Cuomo’s Friends Are Suddenly Giving Him Lots of Small Donations” – Josh Voorhees, July 17, 2018 – embeds of original research in Tweets by Josefa Velasquez --- EveryVoice email newsletter, Campaign Finance section, July 18, 2018 – links to Josefa Velasquez’s July 17th [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/17/winklevoss-twins-donate-100k-to-cuomo-weeks-before-being-awarded-state-zcash-approval/) on Winklevoss donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_newsletter_Sludge_7-18-18.png) --- [Common Dreams](https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/07/17/russian-maria-butina-arrested-trying-infiltrate-nra-trumps-treasury-dept-makes-it), “…Trump’s Treasury Dept. Makes It Easier for “Dark Money” Groups to Hide Secret Donors” – Jessica Corbett, July 17, 2018, links to Donny Shaw’s July 16th [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/16/new-irs-rule-could-protect-foreign-dark-money-in-u-s-elections/) on IRS ruling: ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Common_Dreams_IRS_7-17-18.png) - … also linked in ReThink Media email newsletter, July 17th: --- [Western Journal](https://www.westernjournal.com/report-feinstein-failed-disclose-husbands-100k-facebook-stock-zuckerberg-hearing/), “Report: Feinstein Failed To Disclose Husband’s $100k Facebook Stock Before Zuckerberg Hearing” – Jack Davis, July 14, 2018 – cites coverage of Jay Cassano’s July 11th [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/11/as-feinstein-questioned-zuckerberg-an-undisclosed-investment-in-facebook/) for Sludge on Sen. Feinstein and Facebook hearings. --- Patch – Oak Lawn, IL – [Twitter](https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/ice-paid-18-000-village-oak-lawn-2017) – Friday, July 13th --- [Documented](https://documentedny.com/2018/07/13/former-cia-subcontractor-deports-immigrants-for-ice/) – “Former CIA Subcontractor Deports Immigrants for ICE” – fellow First Fleet newsroom on Civil – Max Siegelbaum, July 13, 2018 – cites Sludge’s ICE [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/06/who-is-making-money-from-ice-in-your-state/) public database from July 6th. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Documented_NY_Sludge_link_ICE_7-13-18.png) --- San Jose [Mercury News](https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/07/11/sen-feinstein-failed-to-disclose-husbands-facebook-stock-before-zuckerberg-testified-report/amp/?%5F%5Ftwitter%5Fimpression=true), “Sen. Feinstein failed to disclose husband’s Facebook stock before Zuckerberg testified: report” – Seung Lee, July 12, 2018, cites Jay Cassano’s [scoop](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/11/as-feinstein-questioned-zuckerberg-an-undisclosed-investment-in-facebook/) for Sludge from July 11\. Re-published in [East Bay Times](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/07/11/sen-feinstein-failed-to-disclose-husbands-facebook-stock-before-zuckerberg-testified-report/), July 11, 2018. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Mercury_News_Sludge_Feinstein_FB_link_7-11-18.png) ![]( /content/images/2018/09/San_Jose_Mercury_News_Sludge_7-10-18.png) --- Wolf PAC, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WolfPAChq/status/1017048388523708418), July 11, 2018 – links to Sludge [expose](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/20/spouses-of-congressional-staffers-are-lobbying-congress-and-its-perfectly-legal/) of lobbyists married to Congressional staff from June 20th, 2018. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Wolf_PAC_Twitter_Sludge_link_7-11-18.png) --- MoveOn – official [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/moveon/posts/10155553797585493) page – July 11, 2018 – links to Sludge’s original July 6th ICE contractor [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/06/who-is-making-money-from-ice-in-your-state/) by Alex Kotch and Josefa Velasquez. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/MoveOn_Facebook_Sludge_ICE_7-11-18.png) --- [SF Reporter](https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2018/07/10/ice-cold-cash/) – “ICE Cold Cash” – Aaron Cantú, July 10, 2018 – links to ICE investigation and quotes reporter Alex Kotch. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/SFReporter_Sludge_ICE_quote_Alex_Kotch_7-10-18.png) Make The Road NY – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MaketheRoadNY/status/1016734586200522753) – July 10, 2018 --- [LaCrosse Tribune ](https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/la-crosse-county-board-member-gave-campaign-donation-to-accused/article%5F0c9bb260-c23e-5a8f-a71f-bd7e1f434cfd.html)– “La Crosse County Board member gave campaign donation to accused white supremacist” – Randy Erickson, July 10, 2018 – links to July 3rd [report on donations](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/03/government-employees-donate-to-white-supremacist-candidate/) by Alex Kotch. After Sludge’s report, Berg requested his donation to Nehlen’s campaign be returned. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/LaCrosse_Tribune_7-10-18_Nehlen_Sludge_link.png) --- EveryVoice email newsletter – July 10, 2018 – links to Josefa Velasquez’s Sludge [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/09/facebook-ads-offer-glimpse-of-dueling-dark-money-supreme-court-campaigns/) from July 9th, on Facebook ad spending around SCOTUS nomination. --- Sam Thielman, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/samthielman/status/1016354115830665216?s=21), and Jerry Ianelli, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jerryiannelli/status/1016309893651927040?s=21), links to Sludge’s ICE investigation – July 9, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Sam_Thielman_Twitter_ICE_7-9-18.png) --- [Columbia Journalism Review](https://www.cjr.org/tow%5Fcenter/tldr-ice-crushers.php) – “TL;DR: Tools for covering ICE” – Sam Theilman, CJR – July 9, 2018 – links to ICE investigation. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/CJR_ICE_Sludge_link_7-9-18.png) --- Sean McElwee, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/1015242987658534918), link to ICE investigation, July 6, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Sean_McElwee_Twitter_ICE_Sludge_link_7-6-18.png) --- [Counterpunch](https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/07/06/roaming-charges-unchecked-and-unbalanced/) – “Roaming Charges: America, Unchecked and Unbalanced” – Jeffrey St. Clair, July 6, 2018, links to Sludge’s original investigation, “Who is [making money](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/06/who-is-making-money-from-ice-in-your-state/) from ICE in your state?” --- [Reveal News](https://www.revealnews.org/blog/the-hate-report-government-officials-donate-to-alt-right-politicians/) – “The Hate Report: Government officials donate to alt-right politicians” – Aaron Sankin, July 6, 2018, links to Alex Kotch [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/03/government-employees-donate-to-white-supremacist-candidate/) on July 3rd on donations to white supremacist candidates. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Reveal_News_Hate_report_Sludge_Nehlen_7-6-18.png) --- Molly Jong-Fast, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1015240799645327361), July 6, 2018, link to ICE investigation ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Molly_Jong-Fast_Twitter_ICE_link_7-6-18.png) --- Melissa Mark-Viverito, former NYC Council Speaker, Twitter, July 6, 2018 ![]( /content/images/2018/08/MMV_Twitter_ICE_Sludge_link_7-6-18.png) --- [Common Dreams](https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/07/05/actions-speak-louder-words-prominent-group-end-citizens-united-called-out-backing), “…Prominent Group ‘End Citizens United’ Called Out for Backing Democrats Drowning in Corporate Cash” – Jake Johnson, July 5, 2018, citing Donny Shaw [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/03/the-anti-big-money-pac-backing-corporate-financed-democrats/) for Sludge on July 3rd. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Common_Dreams_ECU_Sludge_link_7-5-18.png) --- David Sirota, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/davidsirota/status/1014951757145780224), July 5, links to Donny Shaw on End Citizens United from July 3rd. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Sirota_ECU_Twitter_link_7-5-18.png) --- [Move To Amend](https://movetoamend.org/anti-big-money-pac-backing-corporate-financed-democrats-0) – July 5, 2018 – re-print of Donny Shaw’s investigation on End Citizens United (linked on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MoveToAmend/status/1014948163898265602)). --- [Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/UCI/comments/8vxcs9/uci%5Fprofessor%5Fdonates%5Fto%5Fwhite%5Fsupremacist/) for University of California-Irvine – July 3, 2018, links to Alex Kotch [report](https://readsludge.com/2018/07/03/government-employees-donate-to-white-supremacist-candidate/) on white supremacist candidates ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Reddit_UCI_subreddit_Sludge_link_7-3-18.png) --- [TYT Investigates](https://tytnetwork.com/2018/06/29/dems-oppose-private-prisons-but-take-cash-from-the-industry/) – “Dems Oppose Private Prisons But Take Cash From the Industry”, by Sludge’s Alex Kotch for TYT – June 29, 2018 --- [HuffPost](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cuomo-fossil-fuel%5Fus%5F5b352337e4b08c3a8f689e90?y7t), “Andrew Cuomo Walks Back Statement Saying He’ll Stop Taking Fossil Fuel Money” – Andrew C. Kaufman, June 28, 2018 – links to Sludge [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/04/27/cuomo-pushes-environmental-protections-while-accepting-oil-gas-donations-2/), originally Apr. 28, 2018. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/HuffPost_Cuomo_oil_Sludge_link_6-28-18_full.png) --- Sen. Jon Tester, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jontester/status/1012142169245618176?s=19), June 27, 2018 – links to [Donny Shaw](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/26/the-senate-did-something-good-for-campaign-finance-transparency/) on Senate e-filing bill, from June 26th. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Tester_Twitter_Senate_Sludge_link_6-27-18.png) --- Noah Pransky – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/noahpransky/status/1011678794829230081) – June 26th, 2018, links to Jay Cassano’s [investigation](https://twitter.com/jcassano/status/1011292175542439936) on former Rep. Buck McKeon, June 25th. --- Politico CA Playbook, June 26, 2018 – links to Jay Cassano’s [investigation](https://twitter.com/jcassano/status/1011292175542439936) on former Rep. Buck McKeon, June 25th. --- Rep. Ro Khanna – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RoKhanna/status/1011378074536103936) – June 25, 2018 – to McKeon exposé. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Khanna_Twitter_McKeon_Sludge_link_6-25-18.png) --- Anna Massoglia, OpenSecrets, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/annalecta/status/1011316194475986946) – June 25, 2018 – links to McKeon story. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/Massoglia_Twitter_McKeon_Sludge_link_7-25-18.png) --- EveryVoice email newsletter, June 25, 2018, links to June 23 [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/23/facing-progressive-challenger-crowley-embraces-corporate-cash/) by Josefa Velasquez on Rep. Joe Crowley’s primary campaign donations. ![]( /content/images/2018/08/EveryVoice_Crowley_Sludge_link_6-22-18.png) --- EveryVoice email newsletter, June 22nd, 2018, links to [June 20th story](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/20/spouses-of-congressional-staffers-are-lobbying-congress-and-its-perfectly-legal/) by Alex Kotch, Donny Shaw and Jay Cassano on spouses of Congressional staffers lobbying for special interests. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/EveryVoice_newsletter_6-22-18.png) --- [Techdirt](https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180620/12174040079/att-successfully-derails-californias-tough-new-net-neutrality-law.shtml) – article by Karl Bode, June 21st, 2018, links to Donny Shaw’s June 19th [expose](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/19/att-tied-to-supposed-startup-group-against-net-neutrality-in-california/) of AT&T astroturf group CALinnovates. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Techdirt_Sudge_6-20-18.png) --- OpenSecrets – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/OpenSecretsDC/status/1009812183432290304), June 21st, links to Sludge spouse investigation from June 20th. --- ReThink Media newsletter, June 21st. *Screen grab TK- ed*. --- [Motherboard](https://motherboard.vice.com/en%5Fus/article/8xe38p/california-net-neutrality-law-att) – Karl Bode, June 20th, links to June 19th story by Donny Shaw on CALInnovates front group. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Motherboard_Sludge_6-20-18.png) --- Fight For the Future – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/fightfortheftr/status/1009073851643265024), June 19th, links to Donny Shaw’s Sludge story on CALinnovates in California. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/FFtF_Sludge_6-19-18.png) --- Journalist Jane Meyer, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JaneMayerNYer/status/1008781975505850368?s=19), June 19th – links to Alex Kotch’s June 18th [story](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/18/koch-brothers-continue-to-influence-tax-policy-after-huge-cuts-last-year/) on Koch Brothers tax policy lobbying. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Jane_Meyer_Twitter_Sludge_Koch_6-18-18.png) --- [Politico Playbook](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2018/06/17/trump-to-the-capitol-tuesday-night-280340), June 17th, 2018, links to Jay Cassano and Alex Kotch June 11th [article](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/11/pentagons-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments/) on shadowy Pentagon lobbyists. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Politico_Playbook_6-17-18.png) --- The Majority Report with Sam Seder – “The Arms Industry Pipeline That Could Lead to War With China w/ Jay Cassano – MR Live – 6/14/18”, on Sludge’s June 11th launch-day [feature](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/11/pentagons-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments/). ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Sam_Seder_Majority_Report_Jay_Cassano_YT_6-17-18.png) --- [BTRToday podcast](http://www.btrtoday.com/listen/radiodispatch/alex-kotch-on-influence-peddling-in-trumps-china-policy/) – June 15th, 2018 – interview with Alex Kotch on Sludge’s June 11th Pentagon lobbying [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/11/pentagons-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments/). ![]( /content/images/2018/09/BTRToday_podcast_Alex_Kotch_6-15-18.png) --- Politico Defense email newsletter – June 14, 2018 – links to Jay Cassano and Alex Kotch’s June 11th launch day feature story. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Politico_Defense_Newsletter_Sludge_6-14-18.jpg) [](https://longform.org/posts/pentagon-s-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments) --- [Longform](https://longform.org/posts/pentagon-s-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments), June 12th, 2018 – highlights Sludge’s launch-day feature [story](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/11/pentagons-top-official-for-east-asia-led-think-tank-funded-by-defense-contractors-and-foreign-governments/) by Jay Cassano and Alex Kotch. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Longform_Sludge_6-12-18.png) --- Anna Massoglia, researcher, OpenSecrets.org – [Twitter](https://twitter.com/annalecta/status/1006228466675671040) – June 11th link to Sludge launch-day [article](https://t.co/RXFbUVoEdz) by Jay Cassano and Alex Kotch. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Anna_Massoglia_Twitter_6-11-181.png) --- Reddit [/KeepOurNetFree](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepOurNetFree/comments/8qdczp/in%5Ffight%5Fto%5Fkill%5Fnet%5Fneutrality%5Ftelecoms%5Fspent/) – June 11th, link to launch-day [investigation](https://readsludge.com/2018/06/11/today-net-neutrality-officially-dies/) on net neutrality by Donny Shaw. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Reddit_KeepOurNetFree_Sludge_6-11-18.png) --- Avi Asher-Schapiro, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AASchapiro/status/1006582217710145536?s=19) – June 12, 2018 – praise for Sludge launch-day story on DoD lobbying by Jay Cassano. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Avi_Asher-Schapiro_Sludge_6-12-18.png) --- Sean McElwee, [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/1006259030548008961) – June 11, 2018 – Sludge launch day shout-out. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Sean_McElwee_Tweet_6-11-18.png) --- [Technical.ly Brooklyn](https://technical.ly/brooklyn/2018/03/16/blockchain-journalism-startup-sludge-hires-3-veteran-reporters/) – March 16th, 2018 – “Blockchain journalism startup Sludge hires 3 veteran reporters” – Josefa, Jay, and Alex. ![]( /content/images/2018/09/Technically_Brooklyn_Sludge_3-16-18.png) --- For anyone who’s scrolled all the way down, exclusive never-before-published bonus candid screen-grab of Sludge team on G-Hangouts, just before launch-day [Tweet](https://twitter.com/readsludge) was published on June 11, 2018 – the moments before [Read Sludge dot com](https://readsludge.com/). ![]( 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