The top five defense contractors have spent over $1.2 billion on federal lobbying and campaign donations and scored trillions in Pentagon contracts since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
GOP Megadonor Art Pope Plays Leading Role in GOP Gerrymandering Operation
GOP megadonor and power broker Art Pope has gone all-in to help Republicans rig elections in their favor for the next decade.
by David Armiak | Sep 28, 2021
Here's Who Funds the Right-Wing American Legislative Exchange Council
A CMD investigation reveals the identities of the donors behind a large portion of ALEC's revenue as the group continues its attempts to hide its backers and its agenda from the public.
by Alex Kotch | Sep 22, 2021Koch Network Fights to Stop Medicaid Expansion in Remaining States
Charles Koch's Americans for Prosperity and the Uihlein-funded Foundation for Government Accountability are actively opposing Medicaid expansion in 12 states that would cover an estimated 4 million uninsured Americans.
by Don Wiener | Sep 16, 2021Defense Giants Spend Big on Lobbying and Elections to Boost Post-9/11 Profits
The top five defense contractors have spent over $1.2 billion on federal lobbying and campaign donations and scored trillions in Pentagon contracts since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
by Alex Kotch | Sep 15, 2021Trump Die-Hards Launch MAGA Voter Suppression Center
Materials obtained by the Center for Media and Democracy detail a sophisticated, well-funded effort by the America First Policy Institute to engage state-level allies and coordinate with national right-wing groups working on elections to advance voter suppression measures embraced by the far right.
by David Armiak | Sep 14, 2021
