Eli Clifton

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Eli Clifton is a fellow at The Nation Institute who focuses on money in politics and US foreign policy. He previously reported for the American Independent New Network, ThinkProgress, and Inter Press Service. Clifton is co-author of the Center for American Progress’s report “Fear Inc.: The Roots Of the Islamophobia Network In America.” His work has appeared on PBS/Frontline’s Tehran bureau, the South China Morning Post, Right Web, LobeLog, Salon, Huffington Post, the Daily Beast, Slate, Gawker, and ForeignPolicy.com. Eli holds a bachelor’s degree from Bates College and a master’s degree in international political economy from the London School of Economics.

Campaign Finance December 11, 2015

Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors

This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.

Eli Clifton
November 10, 2015

Dissent Breaks Out at the Center for American Progress Over Netanyahu’s Visit

At a meeting Friday, about a dozen staffers objected to the liberal think tank’s invitation to the right-wing Israeli prime minister. Here’s what they said.

Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton
Politics July 16, 2015

Who’s Behind the Planned Parenthood Sting Video? Troy Newman—and Other Rabid Anti-Choicers

The Center for Medical Progress is led not by well-meaning bioethics geeks but by some of the most virulent members of the anti-choice movement.

Eli Clifton and Amanda Marcotte
Foreign Policy February 3, 2015

Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy?

GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton booster Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think.

Eli Clifton
Foreign Policy January 14, 2015

GOP Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Funds Mysterious Anti-Iran Pressure Group

United Against Nuclear Iran collected nearly one-third of its 2013 revenue from the Las Vegas–based casino magnate.

Eli Clifton
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Foreign Policy December 4, 2014

Congressional Hawks Gear Up to Kill Talks, Bomb Iran

Even the Senate’s favorite nuke experts aren’t on board with derailing Iran talks, but that won’t deter the incoming Republican Congress.

Eli Clifton
Foreign Policy November 13, 2014

Pro-Sanctions Group Targets Legal Humanitarian Trade With Iran

United Against Nuclear Iran targets legal trade with Iran as part of its divestment campaign.

Eli Clifton and Ali Gharib
Foreign Policy November 4, 2014

Is the Justice Department Shielding an Anti-Iran Smear Campaign?

An anti-Iran group is accused in court of peddling false information anew while enjoying protection from the Obama Justice Department.

Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton
Politics November 3, 2014

Who Else Is in the Koch Brothers Billionaire Donor Club?

Hiding in the shadow of the Kochs, a group of fellow travelers aim to roll back labor and environmental regulations while also profiting from ventures that target low-income communities.

Eli Clifton
Arms Spending October 24, 2014

Beltway Foreign Policy Groups to Congress: Stay Out of the Way on Iran!

Congress may lean hawkish but progressive groups in the beltway are throwing their weight behind the White House’s efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

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Campaign Finance December 11, 2015

This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.

November 10, 2015

At a meeting Friday, about a dozen staffers objected to the liberal think tank’s invitation to the right-wing Israeli prime minister. Here’s what they said.

Politics July 16, 2015

The Center for Medical Progress is led not by well-meaning bioethics geeks but by some of the most virulent members of the anti-choice movement.

Foreign Policy February 3, 2015

GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton booster Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think.

Foreign Policy January 14, 2015

United Against Nuclear Iran collected nearly one-third of its 2013 revenue from the Las Vegas–based casino magnate.

GET THE NATION IN YOUR INBOX EVERY MORNING

Foreign Policy December 4, 2014

Even the Senate’s favorite nuke experts aren’t on board with derailing Iran talks, but that won’t deter the incoming Republican Congress.

Foreign Policy November 13, 2014

United Against Nuclear Iran targets legal trade with Iran as part of its divestment campaign.

Foreign Policy November 4, 2014

An anti-Iran group is accused in court of peddling false information anew while enjoying protection from the Obama Justice Department.

Politics November 3, 2014

Hiding in the shadow of the Kochs, a group of fellow travelers aim to roll back labor and environmental regulations while also profiting from ventures that target low-income communities.

Arms Spending October 24, 2014

Congress may lean hawkish but progressive groups in the beltway are throwing their weight behind the White House’s efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.