More Corporations Flee as ALEC Rolls Out Its Legislative Agenda
"What can Brown do for you?" UPS is one of only nine funders of the American Legislative Exchange Council's annual winter meeting listed on its brochure this year.
Corporations
Monsanto Sues Maui for Direct Democracy, Launches New PR Campaign
Residents of Maui County voted to ban the growing of GMO crops on the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. Monsanto and Dow have sued the county to stop the people's law.
Edelman TransCanada Leak: Aggressive PR for Keystone Alt
Leaked documents expose a plan by Edelman for TransCanada to launch an "aggressive" American-style PR campaign to get controversial tar sands oil to refineries in eastern Canada for export.
An Embattled ALEC, Buoyed by Election Results, Lays Blueprint for 2015
Here is what's on ALEC's agenda for 2015.
Rick Berman Exposed in New Audio; Hear His Tactics against Environmentalists and Workers Rights
Rick Berman, the king of corporate front groups and propaganda, has been caught on tape. Listen:
Tricky Treats: Halloween Candy Options
As you stock up on candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters and prepare to inspect your children's candy haul, do you know where those treats were made, and by whom? Many candy brands are considered all-American favorites, but are they made in America?
Power Players Behind the Corporate Takeover of Pennsylvania Schools
With this report the CMD puts a spotlight on some of the power players behind Corbett's dramatic moves to reshape state education policy for the benefit of corporate interests.
Rolling Stone Report Rocks Koch Industries
A recent Rolling Stone article documenting Koch Industries' polluting activities, regulatory violations and penalties, and extractive goals has sparked a string of personal attacks on the reporter, Tim Dickinson.
News Corp and Occidental Among Latest Firms to Cut Ties with ALEC
News Corp., Occidental Petroleum, International Paper, and Overstock.com are the latest corporations to cut ties with ALEC.
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