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.
Influence
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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.
After Taking $1 Million from Big Pharma, Hoyer Says Marijuana is a Gateway Drug
Hoyer’s belief that marijuana “leads to the use of harder, very harmful drugs” has been thoroughly debunked.
These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible, But They Are Pushing ALEC’s Right-Wing Agenda
Just days before their CEOs pledged to work for all Americans, a dozen major corporations sent lobbyist to ALEC’s annual retreat to work in secret with lawmakers on bills to promote fossil fuels and bust unions.
As it Cultivates a Socially Responsible Image, Juul Sends Lobbyist to ALEC’s Annual Meeting
Juul says it wants to “make a meaningful, positive impact on our communities,” but by participating in ALEC it is working with a group that helps corporations violate the public interest.
Op-Ed: Mega-Bank Merger Exemplifies Dangerous Trends
The House Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing on the largest bank merger in a decade.
Op-Ed: Big Tech Has an App for Fighting Political Scrutiny: $$$$
As Big Tech has worked to establish its hard and soft power throughout Washington, this week's regulatory hearings showed signs that lawmakers' understanding of Silicon Valley's influence may be catching up.
15 States Have Already Taken Steps to Make the Electoral College Obsolete
“The candidate with the most votes should win.”
After Supreme Court Refusal, It’s Up to the People to End Gerrymandering
The first step is to transfer redistricting power away from legislators to independent commissions.