special interests

Lobbyists Tied to Trump Cash In on Their Connections

By Tami Abdollah / AP Oct 5, 2017 Despite Trump's campaign vow to "drain the swamp" of lobbyists and special interests, Washington's influence industry is alive and well—and growing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Promised to ‘Drain the Swamp’ but His Transition Team List Raises Doubts

Emma Niles / Truthdig Nov 12, 2016 A leaked document of 41 potential cabinet appointments is rife with figures who have close ties to big business and special interest groups. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Supreme Court Warning

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 20, 2013 The Massachusetts Democrat vocalized concerns that the Supreme Court is being captured by corporate special interest groups during a speech at the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy National Convention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Remember the Children

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 18, 2012 America’s children seem to be shortchanged on almost every issue we face as a society. Not only are we failing to protect them from deranged people wielding semiautomatic guns, but we’re also not protecting them from poverty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Skin Product Company Offers Journalists Cash for Favorable Coverage

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2011 The scholarly sounding American Institute of Advanced Medicine is circulating a letter that asks newspaper editors to publish a promotional press release in exchange for $100 for every new customer the "editorial" ad creates. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )