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Labor Watch
Philadelphia Union Boss Conviction Reveals Big Labor’s Political Machines
In November, a federal jury convicted John Dougherty, business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 in Philadelphia, on a handful of conspiracy and fraud-related charges. Dougherty…
by Michael Watson on January 12, 2022

Organization Trends
Independent Redistricting Commissions Are Problematic, Says . . . the New York Times?
Recently, readers of the New York Times learned what readers of Capital Research already knew. Independent redistricting commissions fail to generate fairer maps than traditional legislative redistricting. In fact, commissions…
by Michael Watson on November 30, 2021

Organization Trends
Soros Spent at Least $3.2 Million on the 2021 Elections
George Soros spends millions of dollars on political contributions each election cycle, and the 2021 election was no different. Combing through news reports and state and federal campaign finance disclosures,…
by Parker Thayer on November 10, 2021

Organization Trends
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…
by Robert Stilson on October 19, 2021

Labor Watch
Randi Weingarten: A Study in Hypocrisy
Over the past year and a half, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), has been a controversy magnet. Demanding flexibility for teachers and restrictions for students,…
by Parker Thayer on September 22, 2021

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Featured Video: How Political Media Works
Propaganda and political bias stand out when on the opposite side of the political aisle. Regardless of the chosen news source, the story will always come through lenses. Always seek…
by CRC Staff on April 14, 2021