Politics
Joe Manchin Backed Filibuster Reform A Decade Ago. What Changed?
Manchin said the rules change would ensure "the views of regular Americans are better represented in the Senate."
Dear Reporters: Don’t Trust ‘Dr. Evil’
The infamous corporate lobbyist is still kneecapping workers' rights.
Companies Are Pausing Their PACs, But Their Trade Groups Aren’t
Dozens of companies paused their PAC donations to Republican election objectors, but a loophole might continue sending them funds through corporate trade associations.
Corporate America Rewards Trump Enablers With Cushy Jobs
Trump staffers are worried that the insurrection might hurt their career opportunities, but many of their former colleagues had no trouble finding nice jobs in the political influence industry.
Cruz and AOC Said They Would Propose a Lobbying Ban. So What Happened?
They got a lot of attention for agreeing to work together on a bill to close the revolving door, but they never actually did what they said they would.
DNC Finally Releases Rules for Next Week’s Chair Election
Sludge obtained two memos sent by the DNC to national members outlining the election rules for the next party chair.
The Tea Party Origins of ‘Stop the Steal’
The pro-Trump protests were the culmination of over a decade of investment in conservative groups by the right-wing Koch network and large corporations.
Biden’s State Department Nominee Is a Walking, Talking Conflict of Interest
Blinken recently worked as a consultant for companies with business before the department.
Corporate Lobbyist Bailout: DENIED
A startup watchdog group beat back legislation that would have allowed corporate trade groups that lobby the government to access PPP funding.
GOP Reps Who Voted Against $2,000 Checks Received Millions in COVID Bailout Funds
Mitch McConnell's in-laws received a $417,000 PPP loan.
Ford: A Tradition of Greenwashing
The automaker is touting its climate consciousness, but the vast majority of its production will still be fossil-fuel-powered SUVs and trucks.
The TV Lobby Does Not Want You to See the Sun
Their reasoning is simple: If it’s dark out after work, you’re more likely to plop your ass on the couch.
Pop-up Group in Texas Democratic Primary Funded by Big Oil
The American Petroleum Institute spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to fend off a progressive challenger.