Joel Jacobs, Megan O’Matz / ProPublicaDec 27, 2024
Despite lawsuits, prosecutions and federal crackdown attempts, the tribal lending industry has adapted, providing exorbitant loans to financially vulnerable consumers. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Janine Jackson / FAIRJun 17, 2024
After pushing 12 states to roll back protections for minors, the media must call the Foundation for Government Accountability what it is: a broad deregulatory think tank. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Joseph Winters / GristMay 6, 2024
Despite industry lobbying in favor of plastics’ “massive societal benefits”, a deal to stop plastic pollution is moving forward. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Katya Schwenk / The LeverJan 12, 2024
Following 737 crashes, the GOP presidential hopeful helped crush a proposal to force more disclosure of Boeing’s spending to influence safety regulators. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Christian Downie and Robert Brulle / The ConversationFeb 15, 2023
Big Oil’s trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
David Mora / ProPublicaOct 15, 2019
According to a ProPublica investigation, 281 have held government positions—4 times as many as Barack Obama appointed six years into office. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media InstituteSep 17, 2019
A much bigger bribery scandal plays out every day in America—with nary a peep from the media. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
DEREK KRAVITZ / ProPublicaFeb 15, 2019
As many as 18, including ex-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, have found ways to sidestep the administration's ethics pledge. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
By Ben Freeman / TomDispatchOct 5, 2018
The kingdom's expensive influence machine keeps U.S. foreign policy on Saudi Arabia's side. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Tim Radford / Climate News NetworkJul 25, 2018
Money talks, says a study of Washington’s political lobbying and its influence on climate change law. Most of the most vocal money comes from big energy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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