Biden and Buttigieg Take Big Bucks From Union-Busting Lawyers
Attorneys at law firms with notable histories of anti-worker actions have been coalescing around the moderate Democratic presidential candidates.
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'No Corporate PAC Money' Dems Keep Taking Corporate PAC Money
Six House Democrats who pledged not to accept corporate PAC donations are still receiving corporate money through a PAC set up by the campaign treasurer of Rep. Max Rose, co-sponsor with Rep. Josh Harder of the Ban Corporate PACs Act.
Buttigieg Backed by Pharma Lobbyist Who Sought Drug Price Hikes in Poor Countries
In touting the endorsement of Josh Black, the Buttigieg campaign declined to mention that Black now works for the pharmaceutical industry’s top lobbying group.
MSNBC’s Owners Shower Biden With Campaign Cash
94% of Comcast executives’ and vice presidents’ contributions to Democratic presidential candidates have gone to Joe Biden, a Sludge review of FEC records finds.
Dems Cash in From Private Equity Firms They Defended at House Hearing
Reps. Gottheimer and Meeks formed a joint fundraising committee just days after defending private equity at a committee hearing. A new FEC filing shows it raised money almost exclusively from two companies that consumer advocates called out during the hearing.
Is Your Rep Invested in Fossil Fuels?
Use the interactive map below to see if your representative owns stock in oil, gas, and coal companies.
Hedge Fund Billionaires Power New Democratic Super PAC
The group's top donor has a history of backing Republicans.
A Christian Nationalist Group Is Quietly Shaping Bills for State Legislatures
Seemingly disparate anti-LGBTQ, anti-choice bills can all be traced to Project Blitz, an elaborate legal strategy devised by a coalition of Christian Right groups.
Buttigieg's Antitrust Adviser is a Wells Fargo Attorney
The campaign has also had advisers sign non-disclosure agreements, and in at least one case attempted to lock someone up with a non-compete agreement.
WeWork’s Revolving-Door Games Called Into Question
Progressive groups highlight how the embattled company hired former senior SEC officials to represent its interests at the SEC.