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.

Venture Capitalists Are Poised to ‘Disrupt’ Everything About the Education Market

Venture Capitalists Are Poised to ‘Disrupt’ Everything About the Education Market Venture Capitalists Are Poised to ‘Disrupt’ Everything About the Education Market

Venture capitalists and for-profit firms are salivating over the exploding $788.7 billion market in K-12 education. What does this mean for public school students?

Sep 25, 2014 / Lee Fang

The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman

The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman The Saudi Lobbying Complex Adds a New Member: GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman

As the Obama administration counts on Saudi Arabia as a key ally against ISIS, the kingdom flexes its muscles in Washington.

Sep 18, 2014 / Lee Fang

Who’s Paying the Pro-War Pundits?

Who’s Paying the Pro-War Pundits? Who’s Paying the Pro-War Pundits?

Talking heads like former General Jack Keane are all over the news media fanning fears of IS. Shouldn’t the public know about their links to Pentagon contractors?

Sep 16, 2014 / Lee Fang

Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War?

Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War? Shouldn’t We Know More About the ‘Experts’ Urging Us to War?

Appearing on Democracy Now! Monday morning, Lee Fang discussed "Who's Paying the Pro-War Pundits?"—his latest for The Nation.

Sep 15, 2014 / Lee Fang and Edward Hart

Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts

Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts

Documents reveal Charles Koch founded the group that’s protecting oil industry handouts.

Aug 29, 2014 / Lee Fang

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal? Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Vitter’s report claims that environmental and public health foundations are responsible for spreading “bogus propaganda.”

Aug 6, 2014 / Lee Fang

Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying

Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying

“This is exactly why we need Net Neutrality. We don’t want to live in a world where Comcast or AT&T gets to decide which side of the story you see.”

Aug 1, 2014 / Lee Fang

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists After ‘Nation’ Investigation, DOJ May Investigate Shadow Lobbyists

The Department of Justice finally takes notice.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Coal baron Don Blankenship spotted at libertarian Freedom Fest.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality Leading Civil Rights Group Just Sold Out on Net Neutrality

Civil rights groups seem willing to sell out their own members for a buck.

Jul 25, 2014 / Lee Fang

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