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.

The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations

The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations

Turkey producers lobbied to help block regulations that would have prevented dangerous child labor.

Nov 28, 2013 / Lee Fang

Former Walmart Exec Leads Shadowy Smear Campaign Against Black Friday Activists

Former Walmart Exec Leads Shadowy Smear Campaign Against Black Friday Activists Former Walmart Exec Leads Shadowy Smear Campaign Against Black Friday Activists

A former chief lobbyist for Walmart is helping to lead a smear campaign against labor and community activists. 

Nov 26, 2013 / Lee Fang

Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income

Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income Liz Cheney Discloses Quarter-Million Fox News Income

The Wyoming senatorial candidate touts her media experience on her campaign website.

Nov 20, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election

The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election

Recently filed tax returns shed light on some of the dark money that flooded the campaign season.

Nov 19, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’ The Fracking Industry’s Dishonest Response to ‘Gasland’

A new disclosure shows that the fracking industry has spent millions to buy off political support. 

Nov 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors

An anti-union organizers calls for another bloody battle in the South. 

Nov 14, 2013 / Lee Fang

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP Sorry, There’s No Evidence Big Business Has Abandoned the Tea Party or GOP

Despite press chatter of a civil war, there’s no evidence big business has divorced the GOP or Tea Party. 

Oct 31, 2013 / Lee Fang

Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards

Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards

Predatory lenders are using a front group to fight back against against government oversight. 

Oct 28, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Scholars Who Shill for Wall Street

The Scholars Who Shill for Wall Street The Scholars Who Shill for Wall Street

Academics get paid by financial firms to testify against Dodd-Frank regulations. What’s wrong with this picture?

Oct 23, 2013 / Feature / Lee Fang

GOP Congressman Explains Why He Wants to Defund a Health Program He Supports

GOP Congressman Explains Why He Wants to Defund a Health Program He Supports GOP Congressman Explains Why He Wants to Defund a Health Program He Supports

Congressman Mike Pompeo says he supports money for federal health centers, but opposes federal money for the same program if it comes from the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 15, 2013 / Lee Fang

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