Lobbying

Netanyahu at AIPAC meeting

AIPAC Spent Millions of Dollars to Defeat the Iran Deal. Instead, It May Have Destroyed Itself. AIPAC Spent Millions of Dollars to Defeat the Iran Deal. Instead, It May Have Destroyed Itself.

The powerful Israel lobby has been badly damaged, and that’s good news for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Sep 11, 2015 / Editorial / M.J. Rosenberg

John Kerry Iran deal

The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now The Iran Deal Survives Congress—for Now

Obama wins the first round with AIPAC. Here’s what's coming next.

Sep 4, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Rays of Light in the Shadow of Dark Money

Rays of Light in the Shadow of Dark Money Rays of Light in the Shadow of Dark Money

Amid the onslaught of anonymous political donations, some grassroots activists are gearing up for a counteroffensive. Here are five promising strategies for 2016 and beyond.

Aug 27, 2015 / Alyssa Katz

Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy?

Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy? Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy?

The neocons are staging a comeback, fighting Obama’s Iran nuke deal along with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Aug 27, 2015 / Editorial / William Greider

Iran press conference

The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal

Even if the agreement is signed into law, Iran hawks will keep lobbying for a president who will abandon it.

Aug 24, 2015 / David Bromwich

Rikers Island

Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment in Prison Reform Failed. Why Do They Consider It a Success? Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment in Prison Reform Failed. Why Do They Consider It a Success?

This is why we shouldn’t expect a financial return on social programs.

Aug 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Schumer DC

Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal? Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal?

A prominent Democratic hawk bucks Obama. Can he lead the party?

Aug 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib

How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts

How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts

If we want to address the inequality crisis, we must prevent corporations from sitting on hoards of untaxed cash.

Aug 4, 2015 / David Cay Johnston

John McCain Iran deal

Inside the Effort to Kill the Iran Deal Inside the Effort to Kill the Iran Deal

The rhetoric coming from Iran hawks is increasingly out of touch with public opinion.

Jul 31, 2015 / James Carden

ALEC

Meet ALEC’s Little Brother, ACCE Meet ALEC’s Little Brother, ACCE

The right-wing lobby’s newest offshoot is equipping city and county officials with the tools to promote special-interest bills at the local level.

Jul 23, 2015 / Brendan Fischer and Mary Bottari

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