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.

Alberta Government Quietly Funded Researchers Behind ‘Independent’ Report Boosting Keystone XL

Alberta Government Quietly Funded Researchers Behind ‘Independent’ Report Boosting Keystone XL Alberta Government Quietly Funded Researchers Behind ‘Independent’ Report Boosting Keystone XL

The Canadian government quietly funded a major report boosting the Keystone XL.

Feb 4, 2014 / Lee Fang

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

The new rules proposed for 501(c)(4) issue groups may miss the mark. 

Jan 10, 2014 / Lee Fang

Ted Cruz: Block Immigration Reform to Help Republicans in 2014 Ted Cruz: Block Immigration Reform to Help Republicans in 2014

Senator Ted Cruz admitted his opposition to immigration reform is guided by partisanship. 

Dec 23, 2013 / Lee Fang

Ted Mitchell, Education Dept. Nominee, Has Strong Ties to Pearson, Privatization Movement

Ted Mitchell, Education Dept. Nominee, Has Strong Ties to Pearson, Privatization Movement Ted Mitchell, Education Dept. Nominee, Has Strong Ties to Pearson, Privatization Movement

The nominee for Education Department under secretary has strong ties to the privatization and investor community. 

Dec 19, 2013 / Lee Fang

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democratic lawmakers are pushing to protect the predatory, for-profit college industry.

Dec 13, 2013 / Lee Fang

Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives

Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives Third Way: ‘Majority of Our Financial Support’ From Wall Street, Business Executives

Third Way concedes that most of its money comes from Wall Street executives.

Dec 11, 2013 / Lee Fang

ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime

ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime ALEC Opposed Divestment From South Africa’s Apartheid Regime

The conservative group ALEC, now in the news, also played a role in Nelson Mandela's struggles.

Dec 6, 2013 / Lee Fang

Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs

Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs Third Way Shares Consultant With Group Spending Big to Defeat Third Way Co-Chairs

Third Way's fundraising consultant's biggest client is a group devoted to defeating Third Way Democrats.

Dec 6, 2013 / Lee Fang

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News deceptively attacks the minimum wage.

Dec 5, 2013 / Lee Fang

GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party

GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party GOP Donors and K Street Fuel Third Way’s Advice for the Democratic Party

The Democratic think tank Third Way relies on money from corporate interests, lobbyists and Republican donors.

Dec 3, 2013 / Lee Fang

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