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New Speaker of the House Equated Reproductive Rights with Holocaust
Newly-elected Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson compared abortion to the Holocaust in 2005 and claimed “the prevailing judicial philosophy” that provided for a constitutional right to abortion “is no different than Hitler’s.” CBS News first reported on the op-ed uncovered by Documented. Johnson’s April 2005 opinion piece, published in Louisiana’s Shreveport Times, sought to tie abortion to a high profile legal battle over end of life care for Terri Schiavo.
Dark Money Groups Push Election Denialism on US State Officials
Three of the most prominent rightwing groups which spread election denial lies and advocate for restrictions on voting rights in the US have joined forces in a secret attempt to woo top election officials in Republican-controlled states. Led by the Washington-based conservative thinktank the Heritage Foundation, the groups have created an incubator of policies that would restrict access to the ballot box and amplify false claims that fraud is rampant in American elections.
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Background Before he ran for political office, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson had a career as a senior lawyer in the religious right movement. This included staff roles with the Alliance Defending Freedom (2002 - 2010), First Liberty Institute (2011 - 2012), and Freedom Guard (2014 - 2018), as well as numerous other board and advisory positions. One role that appears to have been unreported until now is his membership in the secretive Council for National Policy.
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Industry lawyers solicited Republican attorneys general help on K-XL and DAPL pipelines
Photo of protest against pipelines by Pax Ahimsa Gethen. Used under Creative Commons license. Months before Joe Biden was sworn in as President, industry lawyers were working behind-the-scenes with Republican attorneys general to gain support for the controversial pipeline projects Keystone XL and the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Materials obtained by Documented provide details on what happened.
Republican Attorneys General dark money group organized protest preceding Capitol mob attack
This report has been updated on January 11, 2021 to include a new statement issued to reporters by RAGA and new information about RAGA appearing on MarchtoSaveAmerica.com. The Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), a 501(c)(4) arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), helped organize the protest preceding the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol that took place on January 6, 2021. As a 501(c)(4), RLDF is not required to reveal its donors.
Republican Attorneys General Dark Money Group Organized Protest…
This story was updated on January 11, 2021 to include a new statement issued to reporters by RAGA and new information about RAGA appearing on MarchtoSaveAmerica.com. The Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), a 501(c)(4) arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), helped organize the protest preceding the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol that took place on January 6, 2021. As a 501(c)(4), RLDF is not required to reveal its donors.
Republican Attorneys General Dark Money Group Organized Protest Preceding Capitol Mob Attack
This report has been updated on January 11, 2021 to include a new statement issued to reporters by RAGA and new information about RAGA appearing on MarchtoSaveAmerica.com. The Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), a 501(c)(4) arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), helped organize the protest preceding the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol that took place on January 6, 2021. As a 501(c)(4), RLDF is not required to reveal its donors.
ALEC Convenes Secret Working Group Focused on Elections, Redistricting
Numerous Republican legislators, election commissioners and right-wing attorneys participated in a secretive “process working group,” organized by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which has focused on election and redistricting issues, according to details obtained by Documented. ALEC does not publicly list the meeting on its formal agenda or mention the working group on its website. Documented first reported on the working group earlier this year.
Newly Surfaced Recording Reveals ALEC and GOP Election Attorneys Working with State Legislators to Question Validity of Election
The revelations were presented during a February 2020 Council for National Policy strategy session about elections. American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) CEO Lisa Nelson told a room full of conservative activists that ALEC had been working with three GOP attorneys on “action items that legislators can take to question the validity of an election.” The comments were made during a strategy session about elections at the Council for National Policy in February 2020.
Newly Surfaced Recording Reveals ALEC and GOP Election Attorneys…
American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) CEO Lisa Nelson told a room full of conservative activists that ALEC had been working with three GOP attorneys on “action items that legislators can take to question the validity of an election.” The comments were made during a strategy session about elections at the Council for National Policy. Nelson told the group, “obviously we all want President Trump to win and win the national vote.
Coal Giant Murray Energy Had Affiliation with Individuals Connected to Ohio Coal and Nuclear Bailout Legislation Bribery Scheme
A newly surfaced document reveals an affiliation between coal giant Murray Energy and two individuals connected in a $60 million bribery and racketeering scheme. Documented is the first to report Murray Energy’s previous relationship with individuals connected in the case.
Corporate-Backed ALEC Creates Secret Internal Project to Work on…
Updated on June 17th, 2020 to include details of the “process working group” meeting during the 2019 States and Nation Policy Summit. More than a year before the 2020 election, the GOP-dominated and corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) created a secret working group that would address redistricting, ballot measures, and election law. The working group does not appear anywhere on ALEC’s website and has not been reported on until now.
Corporate-Backed ALEC Creates Secret Internal Project to Work on Redistricting and Election Issues
Updated on June 17th, 2020 to include details of the “process working group” meeting during the 2019 States and Nation Policy Summit. More than a year before the 2020 election, the GOP-dominated and corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) created a secret working group that would address redistricting, ballot measures, and election law. The working group does not appear anywhere on ALEC’s website and has not been reported on until now.
ALEC Joins "Save our Country" Coalition Pushing to Lift Pandemic-Related Restrictions
The corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has joined forces with FreedomWorks, Tea Party Patriots, and Trump Advisor Stephen Moore, in a coalition called “Save our Country.” The coalition is advising the White House on reopening the economy and formed to push for lifting restrictions related to the pandemic.
Bills Targeting Anti-Pipeline Activists in Seven States in 2020, so Far
State legislative sessions are underway across the country. Already, seven states will consider legislation that would criminalize climate activists protesting oil and gas pipelines. The bills closely follow model legislation promoted by the corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Ohio Senate Unanimously Passes ALEC Model Legislation Allowing Hate Speech on College Campuses
State senators in Ohio voted unanimously on Tuesday Jan. 28, 2020 to approve legislation entitled the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act. The text of the bill contains significant overlap in the language that appears in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) model legislation, which is also entitled the FORUM Act.
Bradley Foundations Pour Millions into Network of Climate Denial and Anti-Labor Organizations, Tax Filings Show
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, and its donor-advised fund called the Bradley Impact Fund, together poured millions of dollars into a vast network of right-wing think tanks across the country, according to 2018 tax filings obtained and reviewed by Documented.
ALEC invites Trump Cabinet Officials to Winter Meeting
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has invited Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to its annual States and Nation Policy Summit that will take place next month in Scottsdale, Arizona from December 4 – 6, 2019, according to an event invitation obtained by Documented via a state open records request.
Wisconsin Governor Appoints Climate Denier and ALEC Energy Chair to Task Force on Climate Change
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced the legislative appointment of Wisconsin State Rep. Mike Kuglistch to the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change. The task force will be charged with developing a strategy to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and will be comprised of more than 30 members, including other state lawmakers, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, members from Governor Evers cabinet, climate activists and university faculty. Rep.
D.C.'s Running Superfan
Paul and Lauren Silberman at the 2014 Marine Corps Marathon. Photo courtesy of Paul Silberman Max Nacheman saw a red dot in the distance as he approached mile 35 of the JFK 50 Mile. The D.C.-based first-time ultra runner was trudging along a lonely stretch of the course between aid stations and was tired. His knees hurt. Struggling to hit 10-minute miles, he could see his goal time slipping away.
Trump Officials and Lawmakers Participated in Coal Association Board Meeting
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), a trade association and lobbying group representing the coal industry, hosted top officials in the Trump Administration and politicians during its 2018 board meeting, according to an agenda obtained by Documented. The event featured Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee, then-EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Office of Air and Radiation Clint Woods, U.S. Senator Todd Young, U.S. Rep.
ALEC Energy Task Force Members Uncovered
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and its Energy, Environment and Agriculture (EEA) task force has been the source of a number of “model” bills and resolutions introduced in state legislatures across the country that benefit the fossil fuel industry and weaken environmental protections.
Murray Energy CEO to Host Trump Fundraiser
Robert Murray, CEO of the coal company Murray Energy Corporation, will host a private fundraising event for President Trump in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 24, 2019, according to an event invitation obtained by Documented. The event has been widely reported. Documented is the first to publish the invitation to the event as well as a letter from Murray to the West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, requesting his participation.
How to Cope if You Can't Run for a Week or Two During the Holidays
Home Running Articles How to Cope if You Can't Run for a Week or Two During the Holidays How runners can deal with an imperfect training schedule during the busiest time of year By Jamie Corey For Active.com During the holiday season, reasons to take a break from your normal running routine pop up all over the place.
New ALEC Membership List Names More Legislators Tied to the Group
A membership list detailing the names of more than 200 members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) reveals dozens of legislators not previously associated with the group. The list of members on the ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development (CIED) task force, was obtained by Documented through an Ohio public records request.
ALEC Drops Spring Meeting Months After Losing Hundreds of Members in Midterms
ALEC lost at least 366 politicians tied to the organization, including legislators who lost or left office in 2018.Soozarty1 via Flickr The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will not hold its long-standing Spring Task Force Summit, according to an email obtained by Documented through a state public record request. The event was one of three annual ALEC events where lawmakers and corporate lobbyists gather at high-end hotels to vote as equals behind closed doors on “model” legislation.
ALEC Loses Members, Drops Spring Meeting
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will not hold its long-standing Spring Task Force Summit, according to an email obtained by Documented through a state public record request. The event was one of three annual ALEC events where lawmakers and corporate lobbyists gather at high-end hotels to vote as equals behind closed doors on “model” legislation.
FOIA Documents Show EPA Air and Radiation Head Continued Meeting With Industry He Once Represented
Bill Wehrum, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation and a former industry lawyer, continued to meet with fossil fuel interests regulated by the agency, according to five months of scheduling records from 2018 obtained by Documented.
Fact-Checking ALEC: Where Do Its "Model" Bills Come From?
Last fall, Marathon Petroleum lobbyist Stephen Higley teamed up with climate change denier Myron Ebell on a “model” resolution for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) praising President Trump’s “energy and environmental policy accomplishments.” The purpose of “model” resolutions in ALEC is for legislators to introduce them in statehouses across the country to declare the official policy or position of a state.
Email Correspondence Reveals Marathon Petroleum’s Efforts to Gain State Support for Fuel Economy Rollback
Email Correspondence Reveals Marathon Petroleum’s Efforts to Gain State Support for Fuel Economy Rollback Email correspondence obtained by Documented through a state open records request revealed Marathon Petroleum’s behind the scenes effort to gather approval for the fossil fuel-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) “model” resolution attacking Obama-era CAFE standards. The Obama administration plan curbed vehicle emissions that contribute to climate change.
Wealthy Individuals and Families Financed State GOP Groups, New Filings Reveal
Wealthy Individuals and Families Financed State GOP Groups, New Filings Reveal New IRS filings reveal that billionaires including Steven Cohen, Sheldon Adelson, Joseph Craft and the wealthy DeVos family backed state level Republican 527 groups with millions of dollars in the month leading up to and the weeks following the 2018 election.
ENERGY AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AMONG SPONSORS OF ALEC POLICY MEETING
Despite numerous corporations distancing themselves from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) over its controversial agenda, dozens of corporations and groups are sponsoring ALEC’s “States and Nation Policy Summit” taking place this week in Washington, D.C..
Koch Industries Among Major Donors to GOP Attorneys General Group for…
The latest financial report for the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) has been filed (see below). It reveals numerous corporations, top executives, and their trade groups donating a total of $4,537,553 to ensure Republican state attorneys general candidates are financially backed heading into the 2018 election cycle. According to the report, which covered the first quarter of 2018, RAGA reported $4,537,553 in total contributions. RAGA’s fundraising has been steadily increasing.
Koch Industries among major donors to GOP Attorneys General Group for 2018 Election Cycle
The latest financial report for the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) has been filed (see below). It reveals numerous corporations, top executives, and their trade groups donating a total of $4,537,553 to ensure Republican state attorneys general candidates are financially backed heading into the 2018 election cycle. According to the report, which covered the first quarter of 2018, RAGA reported $4,537,553 in total contributions. RAGA’s fundraising has been steadily increasing.
Interior Secretary Meeting with Coal Industry Lobby Group Board of Directors
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will speak to a room full of coal executives in Phoenix, Arizona at the National Mining Association (“NMA”) Spring Board of Directors meeting, according to a tweet from the keynote speaker of the event, Jim Carroll.
Revealed: Names of ALEC Lobbyist and Legislator Members
› Featured Investigations › Revealed: Names of ALEC Lobbyist and Legislator Members The names of hundreds of members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”), details of which are closely guarded by the group, are revealed in a document obtained by Documented through a public records request. The list, made available below, includes hundreds of elected officials, corporations, front groups, and industry trade associations.
Revealed: Names of ALEC Lobbyist and Legislator Members
The names of hundreds of members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”), details of which are closely guarded by the group, are revealed in a document obtained by Documented through a public records request. The list, made available below, includes hundreds of elected officials, corporations, front groups, and industry trade associations.
Meeting of Republican Attorneys General Provides NRA and Corporations with Private Access
The Republican Attorneys General Association (“RAGA”) will host its annual two-day Winter National Meeting beginning February 25, 2018, details of which were obtained by Documented. At the event, taking place at the Park Hyatt hotel in Washington, D.C., donors including the National Rifle Association (NRA) will have access to GOP attorneys general and their staff for two days of issue briefings, private talks and social events.
Hypocrisy and Trumpism on the Agenda as ALEC Meets in Washington, DC
Betsy DeVos, an anti-education activist and former chair of the Michigan Republican Party, with President-elect Donald Trump after they met at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on November 19, 2016. (Photo: Hilary Swift / The New York Times) The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and its offshoot the American City and County Exchange (ACCE) are meeting in Washington, DC, this week to strategize on how to advance a far-right agenda under a Trump presidency.
With Help From ALEC and Bayer, Monsanto Is Poised to Take Over the Global Food System
With Help From ALEC and Bayer, Monsanto Is Poised to Take Over the Global Food System A massive portion of the planet's seed stock could soon be in the hands of a single company. Bayer announced last month that it plans to purchase Monsanto, the controversial chemical corporation that has been sued around the world over its products. Nowadays, Bayer has a more consumer-friendly corporate reputation, but has a checkered past too.
ALEC Appoints New Chair to Climate Denial Task Force
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has named a new corporate chair for its task force that works to oppose action to tackle climate change: Jennifer Jura of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). NRECA is a powerful trade association that represents more than 900 independent electric utilities. Its annual spending lobbying Congress regularly exceeds $2 million each year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
ALEC Appoints New Chair To Climate Denial Task Force
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has named a new corporate chair for its task force that works to oppose action to tackle climate change: Jennifer Jura of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). NRECA is a powerful trade association that represents more than 900 independent electric utilities. Its annual spending lobbying Congress regularly exceeds $2 million each year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Koch-Funded Special Interest Groups and Utilities Bankrolling ALEC Meeting
Koch-funded groups and utilities are bankrolling ALEC's closed-door winter meeting and parties for state legislators that are underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, at a luxury resort and spa. The three-day gathering is bringing together lobbyists and legislators to plan their 2016 bill agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
Koch Brothers Backing Misleading Anti-Solar Campaign in Florida
The Koch brothers and utility giants are bankrolling a ballot initiative in Florida to block the development of home solar and to protect the utilities' continuing oligopoly on energy generation in the Sunshine State. Solar is booming in the U.S., with a thirty percent increase in generation in 2014, but surprisingly it's facing an uphill battle in Florida.
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