Eli Clifton

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Eli Clifton is a senior adviser at the Quincy Institute and the investigative journalist at large at Responsible Statecraft. He reports on money in politics and US foreign policy.

Congressional Hawks Gear Up to Kill Talks, Bomb Iran

Congressional Hawks Gear Up to Kill Talks, Bomb Iran Congressional Hawks Gear Up to Kill Talks, Bomb Iran

Even the Senate’s favorite nuke experts aren’t on board with derailing Iran talks, but that won’t deter the incoming Republican Congress.

Dec 4, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Pro-Sanctions Group Targets Legal Humanitarian Trade With Iran

Pro-Sanctions Group Targets Legal Humanitarian Trade With Iran Pro-Sanctions Group Targets Legal Humanitarian Trade With Iran

United Against Nuclear Iran targets legal trade with Iran as part of its divestment campaign.

Nov 13, 2014 / Eli Clifton and Ali Gharib

Is the Justice Department Shielding an Anti-Iran Smear Campaign?

Is the Justice Department Shielding an Anti-Iran Smear Campaign? Is the Justice Department Shielding an Anti-Iran Smear Campaign?

An anti-Iran group is accused in court of peddling false information anew while enjoying protection from the Obama Justice Department.

Nov 4, 2014 / Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton

Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club?

Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club? Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club?

Hiding in the shadow of the Kochs, a group of fellow travelers aim to roll back labor and environmental regulations while also profiting from ventures that target low-income commun...

Nov 3, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran!

Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran! Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran!

Congress may lean hawkish but progressive groups in the beltway are throwing their weight behind the White House’s efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement on Iran’s nuc...

Oct 24, 2014 / Eli Clifton

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Gary Samore should probably call his (UANI) office.

Sep 30, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Gary Palmer claims his think tank’s funding is “almost entirely” from individuals. That isn’t true.

Sep 18, 2014 / Eli Clifton

How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East?

How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East? How Much Money Could These Two Iran Hawks Make From Unrest in the Middle East?

Documents allege a profit motive behind a prominent anti-Iran group backed by a Francophile New York philanthropist with a penchant for large cats.

Aug 15, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate

Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate

People associated with groups taking a hard line on Iran sanctions accounted for twenty-two of the thirty-six testimonies solicited by House and Senate committees.

Jul 24, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby

Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby

Billionaires Bernard Marcus, Paul Singer and Sheldon Adelson are making big investments in opposing diplomacy with Iran.

Jul 18, 2014 / Eli Clifton

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