Improving Union Annual Reporting
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act is an important law that codifies the principle that unions must experience public and member scrutiny as a price for their extensive, government-secured…
Citizens United
Teachers Unions, Super PACs, and the 2024 Election
A super PAC, as they are commonly called, is short for super political action committee. It is technically not a political action committee but rather an independent expenditure-only committee that…
A Conversation with John Ehrett (Part 1 of 2)
During a panel discussion about the strained and deteriorating relationship between conservatism and corporations at the National Conservatism conference last July in Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill staff attorney and writer John…
A Conversation with John Ehrett (Part 2 of 2)
During a panel discussion about the strained and deteriorating relationship between conservatism and corporations at the National Conservatism conference last July in Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill staff attorney and writer…
Dark Money in the 2024 Election
Since the Citizens United decision in 2010, the definition of “dark money”—which has always been vague—has broadened to include political money for which the original donor is not disclosed. The…
A Conversation with The Liberal Patriot’s John Halpin (Part 1 of 2)
John Halpin, president and executive editor of The Liberal Patriot, talks with Michael E. Hartmann about advancing human freedom and American interests, his background, and his and the publication’s priorities.
A Conversation with The Liberal Patriot’s John Halpin (Part 2 of 2)
John Halpin, president and executive editor of The Liberal Patriot, talks with Michael E. Hartmann about whether partisanship in the nonprofit sector reflects philanthropic strategies, the effect of Donald Trump on…
American Compass Blunders Left
American Compass’s manifesto Rebuilding American Capitalism calls upon conservative policymakers to enact enormous worldwide tariffs to constrain consumer choice, develop a broad-based system of central planning, raise taxes on financial…
Best of CRC Media Hits for 2022
From a communications perspective, CRC increased its reach into state media outlets, while continuing to develop news interest inside the Beltway. CRC staff topped out at over 300 media hits…
Answering Questions from Yesterday’s Virginia Senate Hearing
Several questions about CTCL’s grants were raised during yesterday’s hearing of the Virginia Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. Here are some answers. The Center for Technology and Civic Life…