Hundreds of pages of materials obtained and reviewed by the Center for Media and Democracy demonstrate how Heritage has weaponized state superintendents to ramp up culture war divides, move education policy to the Right, and promote the privatization of schools.
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Turning Point Turns Into a Trump Field Operation
TPUSA, along with its political arm Turning Point Action, has emerged as one of Trump’s most loyal and valuable allies in his campaign for reelection, and has amplified his ongoing grievances with the 2020 election and unfounded claims of voter fraud.
Would Project 2025 Sound a Death Knell for DEI?
In light of Donald Trump’s mockery of Vice President Kamala Harris and GOP attempts to discredit her as a DEI hire, it’s important to consider how Project 2025 seeks to eradicate DEI policies at all levels of government –– and what this would mean for Americans.
Election Deniers Dominate Wisconsin’s GOP Congressional Primary
When Wisconsin voters go to the polls tomorrow, Republican candidates who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results or spread claims of widespread voter fraud will be on the ballot in six of eight GOP primary contests for the House, along with the race to take on two-term Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin.
ALEC Moves a Partisan and Corporate Agenda at This Week’s Annual Meeting in Denver
American Legislative Exchange Council state lawmakers, right-wing operatives, and corporate lobbyists are descending on Denver this week for the pay-to-play group’s 51st Annual Meeting to hear presentations and vote on model policies and resolutions that impact the environment, education, elections, fundamental human rights, and more.
Recent State Legislative Primaries Reveal a GOP at War with Itself
In Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, and South Carolina, obstructionists who are part of the State Freedom Caucus Network have fielded Republican primary candidates to oppose not just state legislative leaders, but also the candidates they backed.
Extreme Right State Freedom Caucuses Create Big Headaches for Republicans
State freedom caucuses represent an extreme Right faction of the already MAGA-dominated Republican Party that uses procedural measures in state legislatures to advance their culture war agenda.
The Big Money Behind Chris Rufo’s Right-Wing Agitating
“I ❤️ billionaires,” the far-right activist said.
Wisconsin Right-Wing Litigation Center Grooms School Board Members
The Bradley Foundation’s “MVP” is positioning itself to be the ALEC of school boards.
GOP Megadonor Richard Uihlein’s PAC Brings in $3.1 Million in First Quarter
GOP megadonor Richard Uihlein provided his Restoration PAC with $3.1 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing released today.