Scott Walker Backers Defend Lead and Wisconsin's Poisoned Politics
Political discourse in Wisconsin hits a new low.
Corporations
Exxon and ALEC Running Illegal Lobbying Scheme, Watchdog Groups Charge in IRS Complaint
CMD and Common Cause provided the IRS Whistleblower Office with extensive evidence detailing intentional misuse of ALEC by Exxon to advance legislation.
Undisclosed Dark Money Reigns Supreme in Wisconsin Campaigns and Elections
What next for supporters of clean elections?
New Grants Announced: ED Continues to Pour Millions into Charter School Black Hole
U.S. Department of Education continues to bankroll charter schools nationwide with taxpayer dollars.
The Koch Connection in the Scott Walker John Doe Documents
CMD follows the Koch trails in the documents.
Leaked Documents Show Court's Dismissal of the John Doe Was Based on a False Premise
CMD analysis finds dark money ads attributed to groups that coordinated with Governor Walker and his agents constituted express advocacy--not "issue" advocacy
Supreme Cover-Up: How the Wisconsin Justice System Failed in the Walker John Doe
Independent courts are supposed to be a check on the corruption of the political system.
Scott Walker John Doe Document Leak: 10 Illuminating Emails
In the recall fights of 2011-2012, Walker played by a different set of rules.
Scott Walker John Doe: Corporate Checks Fueled Coordinated Campaign
Documents released by the Guardian indicate that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker may have solicited and received corporate checks for the 2011 Senate recall fight and his own 2012 recall election.
Secret Donors, Secret Agendas: Guardian Pulls Back the Curtain on Walker Corruption Probe
A $750,000 campaign contribution from lead pigment manufacturer Harold Simmons resulted in a law change that benefitted his company and harmed Wisconsin's children.
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