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Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal

Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal

Mitch McConnell is claiming he's the victim of "Watergate-style" tactics; while the real modern Watergate scandal has gone ignored. 

Apr 9, 2013 / Lee Fang

The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet

The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet

How Republicans and industry profiteers are targeting high school students, welfare applicants and the unemployed.

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Isabel Macdonald

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

The SEC is considering rules for political disclosure—and a voluntary regime simply isn’t enough. 

Mar 29, 2013 / Lee Fang

Propaganda Propagation Propaganda Propagation

A column arguing that a liberal foundation outspent the Koch brothers disproves its own assertion in a disclaimer—which conveniently gets forgotten when the initial claim is ...

Mar 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference

Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference

Microsoft, a company staking out a public position as pro-equality, helps underwrite a conservative group pushing to exclude gays from the Republican Party. 

Mar 15, 2013 / Lee Fang

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.

Mar 13, 2013 / Lee Fang

Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending

Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending

The biggest defense contractors are reaping profits off taxpayer dollars—whatever the mood of the moment.

Mar 11, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’? ‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?

Barack Obama’s group to mobilize grassroots support planned to rely on large donations. Is it possible to change a broken system from within?

Mar 7, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.

Mar 6, 2013 / Ralph Nader

Voters Send a Loud Anti-NRA Message

Voters Send a Loud Anti-NRA Message Voters Send a Loud Anti-NRA Message

Robin Kelly's resounding victory in Illinois' special election for US House is a blow to pro-gun hawks nationwide. 

Feb 27, 2013 / John Nichols

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