Group Claiming to Speak for Rural Democrats is Tied to Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
Heidi Heitkamp’s One Country Project urges Democrats to take a moderate approach to climate change.
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The Sludgy Career of Kurt Volker
The special envoy to Ukraine tried to have it both ways: Trump hatchet man and honorable public servant. He failed at both.
Here’s How Github Justifies Making Money from ICE
A leaked email from CEO Nat Friedman attempts to placate employees who opposed doing business with the agency.
Shadow Lobbyist Crowley to Raise Money for Kennedy’s Race Against Green New Deal Chief Sponsor
Crowley is one of several revolving-door influence peddlers who will host an upcoming fundraiser for Kennedy.
Out With ALEC, In With Corporations Writing Their Own Laws
As the corporate bill mill wanes in influence, large businesses are taking matters into their own hands.
Update on the (Uncertain) Future of Sludge
Sludge is seeking hundreds of new members as we face a potential shutdown. We need your help to stay afloat.
Trump Poised to Give Big Pharma a Big Present in India Trade Deal
Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are discussing an agreement that would lock the world’s second-most-populous country into exclusive prescription drug arrangements.
Facing Climate Crisis, Senators Have Millions Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies
U.S. senators own as much as $14 million in fossil fuel stocks, raising questions about their willingness to adequately address climate change.
Presidential Candidates Get Cash From Major Fossil Fuel Investors
Upper-level employees and executives at 14 hedge funds and private equity firms that are propping up the oil and gas industry have made large contributions to eight Democratic White House hopefuls, most who have taken the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge.
Mulling Run Against Green New Deal Sponsor Ed Markey, Joe Kennedy is Heavily Invested in Fossil Fuels
His investments include stocks in oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil.