GMU student group Transparent GMU is concerned about the potential for private donors to influence students’ education.
Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Nominee Scott Pruitt for Polluter Emails
CMD alleges Pruitt violated OK open records law, failed to release 3,000 emails for over two years and asks court to block destruction of emails.
Charles Koch Ramps Up Higher Ed Funding to Fuel ‘Talent Pipeline’
Recently released tax documents reveal that Koch funding for universities is ramping up.
Betsy DeVos: Transcript of James Madison Center Awards Banquet Speech, July 12, 2002
Transcribed audio of Betsy DeVos’ speech at the James Madison Center for Free Speech (JMCFS) Awards Banquet on July 10, 2002.
Betsy DeVos and “Biblical Capitalism:” Transcript of Interview at The Gathering 2001
CMD transcribed audio of Betsy and Dick DeVos being interviewed at an event called “The Gathering” in 2001.
ALEC’s Little Brother, ACCE, Has Big Plans for 2017
Steve Arnold, Mayor of Fitchburg, WI on his observations from the ALEC’s 2016 States and Nation Policy Summit, in Washington, DC
“Independent” Women’s Group Backing Trump Skirts Law to Influence Elections
The complaint filed by the Center for Media and Democracy alleges that the IWV’s major purpose is to influence federal elections.
Federal Government Continues To Feed Charter School Beast Despite Auditor’s Warning
Despite warnings of fraud, the U.S. Department of Education makes a new gift of nearly a quarter-billion dollars to charter schools.
Exxon and ALEC Running Illegal Lobbying Scheme, Watchdog Groups Charge in IRS Complaint
CMD and Common Cause provided the IRS Whistleblower Office with extensive evidence detailing intentional misuse of ALEC by Exxon to advance legislation.
Scott Walker John Doe Document Leak: 10 Illuminating Emails
In the recall fights of 2011-2012, Walker played by a different set of rules.