Dark Money
These Corporations and Public Charities Funded the State Abortion Bans
A Sludge investigation has uncovered the sources of millions of dollars behind advocacy efforts to pass a slew of state abortion bans this year.
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Vetoes Popular ‘Dark Money’ Disclosure Bill
By Donald Shaw Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published
Mainstream Charities Bankroll Islamophobic Hate Groups, New Report Shows
By Alex Kotch Hate Primary category in which blog post is published
Health Industry Lobbyists Pump More Money into Democrats’ Congressional Campaign Arm
By Andrew Perez, Maplight Lobbying Primary category in which blog post is published
America’s Biggest Christian Charity Funnels Tens of Millions to Hate Groups
The National Christian Foundation passed along $56 million from anonymous individuals to nearly two dozen anti-LGBT and anti-Muslim hate groups over the last three years on record.
Charles Koch Continues to Bankroll the Tucker Carlson-Founded Daily Caller
Two of Charles Koch’s foundations gave the Daily Caller News Foundation nearly $1 million in 2017, close to 40 percent of its annual revenue.
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.
Group That Sponsored Anti-Ocasio-Cortez Billboard Tied to Koch and Other Billionaires
The Job Creators Network claims it’s “the voice of Main Street,” but a review of its donors and partners says it’s anything but.
America’s Biggest Charities Are Funneling Millions to Hate Groups From Anonymous Donors
Four donor-advised funds, which create accounts for individuals to anonymously give money to nonprofits, are financing more than 30 anti-Muslim, anti-LGBT, and other hate groups.
How the Real Estate Industry Masks Its Campaign Donations Through the Internet
A website that bills itself as a nonpartisan portal for political participation is run by real estate lobbyists and funnels campaign contributions nearly exclusively from the real estate industry.
Who Funds PragerU’s Anti-Muslim Content?
The right-wing educational website PragerU has published videos that discriminate against immigrants and Muslims. Sludge found out who’s funding them.
Bill Criminalizing Dark Money Disclosure is Passed by Michigan House
The bill now heads to to Gov. Snyder for his signature or veto.
Senate Votes to Reverse Rule Allowing Dark Money Groups to Further Mask Donors
The House must also pass the measure before it can be sent to President Trump for his signature or veto.
