Tag: ALEC
Anti-regulation law, favored by Kochs, used to sue Wisconsin Education Agency
The Dairy State is once again serving as a test case and battleground for the implementation of the Koch agenda.
ALEC, corporate-funded bill mill, considers model state bill cracking down on...
“We are concerned this Bill would target peaceful protests in certain contexts, such as protests which focus on environmental rights, imposing disproportionate penalties on protesters.”
Former head of energy, environment at ALEC, Todd Wynn, hired by...
Wynn's new job at Interior will parallel his past role at ALEC.
A corporate supercell spawning a hailstorm of special-interest legislation
Protecting corporate profits and power by overruling democratically made local policies is a crime that's easily understood and loathed by nearly all Americans.
Infighting, legal questions slow ALEC push for second constitutional convention
Documents reveal a new legal analysis that casts serious doubt on claims that ALEC is within striking distance of calling a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution.
Trump team, ALEC, Koch Industries debate gerrymandering the US Senate in...
Right-wing extremists want to roll back the clock to enable Republican state houses and Republican governors to hijack at least 10 U.S. Senate Seats held by Democrats.
ALEC’s push for a constitutional convention reaches Wisconsin
The risks of a constitutional convention in this day and age far outweigh the benefits.
Pruitt emails reveal communications with ALEC and Koch groups
After Pruitt became attorney general, he stayed engaged with ALEC on energy and environmental issues.
Billionaires are tampering with our constitution
A corporate-backed lobbying group is pushing a slate of amendments to transfer power from people to big business.
ExxonMobil Top Sponsor at ALEC Annual Meeting
Exxon is represented on the ALEC corporate board, and has funded ALEC since as early as 1981, providing at least $1,730,200 between 1998 and 2014.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.