CMD NEWS ABOUT Democracy

• Despite Coronavirus Threat, Americans for Prosperity Still Leads Fight Against Medicaid Expansion

  By Don Wiener and Arn Pearson | March 12th, 2020 at 6:58 AM (CDT)

  Koch-backed and founded group’s opposition to the expansion of affordable health care to millions of citizens in 14 states, despite the imminent threat of a coronavirus pandemic, will inevitably lead to more unnecessary deaths.

• GOP Moves to Stack FEC in Its Favor

  By Alex Kotch | March 9th, 2020 at 5:14 PM (CDT)

  Trump nominates a Republican to the Federal Election Commission who has fought against donor transparency and has ties to the Koch political network, while leaving the Democratic seat vacant.

• Independent Spending for Biden and Warren Dwarfs Outside Support for Sanders

  By Alex Kotch | March 5th, 2020 at 7:06 AM (CDT)

  Biden and Warren have both benefited from a combined $24 million worth of spending by independent groups, while pro-Sanders groups have spent only $1.2 million.

• Candidates Backed by Bloomberg Helped Pollute the Planet

  By Alex Kotch | March 2nd, 2020 at 2:24 PM (CDT)

  Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg portrays himself as an environmentalist, but numerous candidates he has financed have voted to advance oil, gas, and coal interests.

• Wealthy Donors and Fossil Fuel Interests Pump Millions into Super PACs for 2020 Elections

  By Alex Kotch | February 28th, 2020 at 9:32 AM (CDT)

  Fossil fuels companies and executives have contributed $18.8 million so far, with Koch Industries leading the pack.