InfluenceWatch Friday
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Recent Books, Mostly By Liberals Or Progressives, Presciently Critiquing Progressive Philanthropy’s Effects
“By the Trump years, the Democratic party blob was collectively better coordinated, more politically focused, and much butter funded than ever before. Law, technology, and political polarization all came together…
Blacks-Only Nonprofits
Jim Crow no longer exists, and we’ve had decades of Affirmative Action policies to counter the errors of the past. At what point does this focus on one race become…
The Richest Opponents of Carbon-Free Nuclear Energy
InfluenceWatch's new movement profile, the Opposition to Nuclear Energy, uncovers the hundreds of well-funded left-leaning nonprofits that oppose the use of zero-carbon nuclear energy—including nearly all of the nation’s largest…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: DISCLOSE Act
Senator Kaine mentioned that he doesn’t believe that the problem of dark money is more significant on the Democratic side than the Republican side. Without citing any dollar figures to…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: “Dark Money” Links
In ten climate hearings, Democrats have never asked a single one of their witnesses about their receipt of dark money, let alone attempted to impugn their integrity or accused them…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: “Cherry-Picked” Data
After the hearing, a Democratic witness took part in an interview, which was published in The Guardian. She specifically said that she “suspected the evidence that Democrats take more dark…
Florida Is Racist! Stay Away!
The NAACP recently issued a travel advisory warning black Americans about the dangers of traveling to Florida. The May 20, 2023, advisory warns black Americans that "Florida is openly hostile…
Nonprofits in the Biden Administration: Federal Courts
President Joe Biden wrapped up 2021 having nominated 75 judges to the federal bench, 40 of whom were confirmed by the Senate. That is the most judicial confirmations in a…
Anomalous Amici in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
Some left-leaning groups weigh in on public policy issues that appear rather disconnected from their professed missions. Hot-button topics like abortion and gun control increasingly attract the attention of organizations…