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Power companies quietly pushed $215m into US politics via dark money groups
US power companies have made political donations of at least $215m to dark money groups in recent years, according to a new analysis of 25 for-profit utilities, amid growing concerns around how they wield influence.
Lobbyist money hidden in New Mexico politics
Lax reporting laws leave politicians and the public in the dark about legislation backers.
billmoyers.com
'Look for Power in the Shadows': Watch Sheldon Whitehouse shine light on 'Dark Money Operation' behind GOP Supreme Court takeover
Senator Whitehouse traced the dizzying array of special interests and advocacy groups—from the Kochs to the Federalist Society to the Judicial Crisis Network—coordinating and pouring money into the effort to confirm Barrett and other far-right, corporate-friendly judges committed to rolling back reproductive rights, voting rights, climate regulations, and more.
www.vox.com
An FBI investigation shows Ohio’s abysmal energy law was fueled by corruption
Electric utilities’ corruption problem is much bigger than FirstEnergy’s alleged bribery of Larry Householder.
'The triumph of doubt' digs into how dark money fuels mistrust of science
This new book outlines how this manufactured doubt for the science showing adverse impacts to things like beryllium, opioids and diesel exhaust is hurting public health and environmental policy.
The art of scientific deception: How corporations use "mercenary science" to evade regulation
David Michaels, former Assistant Secretary of Labor, explains how corporations whitewash harmful products and chemicals by commissioning faux science
theintercept.com
GOP huddles with fossil fuel industry during Climate Week
“Please join us for a Gas and Oil Industry Dinner with Republican Whip Steve Scalise,” read one invitation.
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