How Corporations Gave Republicans Permission to Deny Reality
Big companies donated to climate deniers in Congress – even while claiming to care about climate change. When those same lawmakers denied the results of the election, the bill came due.
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Chevron Greenwashes Shareholders on Climate Lobbying
The oil supermajor’s first ever report on its political activities greenwashes its own shareholders.
Manchin Backed Filibuster Reform in the Past
While Sen. Joe Manchin proclaimed in recent media appearances that he will not consider ending the filibuster, 10 years ago he voted in favor of rules reforms that would have significantly reduced the obstructive tactic.
Corporate America Rewards Trump Enablers With Cushy Jobs
Trump staffers are worried that the insurrection might hurt their career opportunities, but many of their former colleagues had no trouble finding nice jobs in the political influence industry.
Cruz and AOC Said They Would Propose a Lobbying Ban. So What Happened?
They got a lot of attention for agreeing to work together on a bill to close the revolving door, but they never actually did what they said they would.
DNC Finally Releases Rules for Next Week’s Chair Election
After months of waiting, DNC members who will vote on the next party chair, replacing Tom Perez, learned that the leadership election will be held online from Jan. 18-21.
The Tea Party Origins of ‘Stop the Steal’
The pro-Trump protests were the culmination of over a decade of investment in conservative groups by the right-wing Koch network and large corporations.
Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED
A startup watchdog group beat back legislation that would have allowed corporate trade groups that lobby the government to access PPP funding.