Lee Fang

Contributing Writer

@LHFANG

Lee Fang is a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. He covers money in politics, conservative movements and lobbying. Lee’s work has resulted in multiple calls for hearings in Congress and the Federal Election Commission. He is author of The Machine: A Field Guide to the Resurgent Right, a recently published book on how the right-wing political infrastructure was rebuilt after President Obama's 2008 election. More on the book can be found at www.themachinebook.com.

Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts

Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts

Right-wing donors have lavishly funded "right to work” advocacy groups in Michigan. 

Dec 8, 2012 / Lee Fang

Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors

Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors

Grover Norquist has a long history of helping his corporate donors lobby for tax subsidies and other gifts.

Dec 5, 2012 / Lee Fang

Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads Saudi-Led Oil Lobby Group Financed 2012 Dark Money Attack Ads

The largest oil lobbying group in the country, financed in part by foreign oil companies, helped funnel cash to pro-GOP dark money groups in the last election. 

Nov 29, 2012 / Lee Fang

Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits

Republicans, meet your real master. Over 60 percent of Grover Norquist’s budget comes from just two billionaire-backed nonprofits. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist

Congressman Heath Shuler has already accepted a lobbying job with Duke Energy.

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money? Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money?

A campaign finance scandal in California, relating to $11 million laundered into the election from out of state, could grow into the biggest dark money story of the year. 

Nov 6, 2012 / Lee Fang

Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP

Letters obtained by The Nation show that companies involved in the oil, gas and coal industries are increasingly pushing workers to vote Republican. 

Nov 4, 2012 / Lee Fang and Mike Elk

Matt Romney’s Russia Trip, a Preview of Romney Family Crony Capitalism? Matt Romney’s Russia Trip, a Preview of Romney Family Crony Capitalism?

Matt Romney’s trip to Russia may not only undercut his father’s campaign rhetoric but also invite scrutiny of Romney family business interests. 

Nov 2, 2012 / Lee Fang

Does Romney Actually Have a Bigger ‘Ground Game’ Than Obama?

Does Romney Actually Have a Bigger ‘Ground Game’ Than Obama? Does Romney Actually Have a Bigger ‘Ground Game’ Than Obama?

Could dark money groups help Romney overcome the Obama campaign’s “ground game” advantage? 

Oct 29, 2012 / Lee Fang

Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down?

Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down? Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down?

Plagued by ethical troubles, the “poster boy for pay to play politics” and Pentagon BFF is finally facing a competitive election.

Oct 26, 2012 / Lee Fang

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