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Lee Fang
Lee Fang is a journalist with a longstanding interest in how public policy is influenced by organized interest groups and money. He was the first to uncover and detail the role of the billionaire Koch brothers in financing the tea party movement. His interviews and research on the Koch brothers have been featured on HBO's "The Newsroom," the documentaries "Merchants of Doubt" and "Citizen Koch," as well as in multiple media outlets. He was an investigative blogger for ThinkProgress from 2009 to 2011, and then a fellow at the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute and contributing writer for The Nation.
In 2012, he co-founded RepublicReport.org, a blog to cover political corruption that syndicates content with TheNation.com, Salon, National Memo, BillMoyers.com, TruthOut, and other media outlets. His work has been published by VICE, The Baffler, the Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Progressive, NPR, In These Times, and the Huffington Post. His first book, "The Machine: A Field Guide to the Resurgent Right," published by the New Press, explores how the conservative right rebuilt the Republican Party and its political clout in the aftermath of Barack Obama's 2008 election victory. He is based in San Francisco.
In 2012, he co-founded RepublicReport.org, a blog to cover political corruption that syndicates content with TheNation.com, Salon, National Memo, BillMoyers.com, TruthOut, and other media outlets. His work has been published by VICE, The Baffler, the Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Progressive, NPR, In These Times, and the Huffington Post. His first book, "The Machine: A Field Guide to the Resurgent Right," published by the New Press, explores how the conservative right rebuilt the Republican Party and its political clout in the aftermath of Barack Obama's 2008 election victory. He is based in San Francisco.
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Cable Industry Lobbyists Write Republican Talking Points on Net Neutrality
The metadata of a document distributed to House Republicans shows it was created by a lobbyist for cable companies.
Making a Killing
As Trump Travels to Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s D.C. Lobbying Surge Is Paying Off
Since 2015, the kingdom has paid a bipartisan array of 145 lobbyists $18,228,238 — and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Koch Industries and Other Corporations Lobbied for Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks, Filings Show
While public-interest groups were complaining, well-connected corporate lobbyists stalked the halls of Congress to make sure Trump's team was confirmed by the Senate.
Republican Candidate Opposed to Gun Registry Made Millions With Company Slated to Build Gun Registry
Montana Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte made his fortune selling his computer company to Oracle, the massive database company.
Portland Executive Covertly Donates $1 Million to Inauguration After Being Shamed Over Trump Support
Gordon Sondland distanced himself from a Trump fundraiser he was listed as hosting last year. When he gave $1 million to Trump's inaugural, he didn't use his name.
Trump Inaugural Committee Falsely Lists Big Donation From “Hidden Figures” Hero
The 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee claimed in its official filing with the Federal Election Commission that it received a $25,000 donation from Katherine Johnson.
Republicans Sell Access to Congressional Staffers, Flouting Cardinal Ethics Rule
Documents show that two Republican congressional campaign committees are offering donors meetings with legislative staff.
Paul Ryan Raised $657,000 While Avoiding His Constituents During Recess
Activists placed a missing person advertisement on Craigslist. Ryan was jetting around the country, raking in a whopping $657,400 in contributions in just nine days.
Lawmakers Who Championed Repeal of Web Browsing Privacy Protections Raked in Telecom Campaign Cash
Congress gave the telecom industry a gift last month when it repealed privacy rules written by the Obama administration, and the telecom industry knows how to say thank you.