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October 30, 2023
Meet Harlan Crow's Favorite Democrats
Josh Gottheimer, Joe Manchin, Henry Cuellar, and Dean Phillips are among the many Democrats to receive campaign donations from Clarence Thomas’ billionaire benefactor.
October 26, 2023
A Wolf In A Moderate’s Clothing, And Other Quick Hits
This week’s newsletter discusses a wolf in a moderate’s clothing, opposition to healthcare revolvers, and new polling suggesting widespread support for the CFPB.
October 20, 2023
Hollywood Bosses Fight SAG-AFTRA With PR Flacks’ Help
The hired guns at the Levinson Group are still helping the AMPTP block a fair contract with workers.
October 02, 2023
Hey MSNBC—Stop Booking Corporate Hack Neal Katyal
The ex-Solicitor General is a protector of oligarchy, not democracy.
October 02, 2023 | The American Prospect
Op-Ed Consumer ProtectionEthics in GovernmentFinancial RegulationIndependent AgenciesJudiciarySupreme Court
Clarence Thomas Has Yet Another Huge Conflict of Interest
Revolving Door Project research reveals that right-wing elites in the Horatio Alger Association stand to benefit from a lawsuit attempting to destroy the CFPB. The group has close ties to Clarence Thomas.
September 28, 2023
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Everything You Should Know About The CFPB SCOTUS Case
Corporate predators and their Republican lackeys want our corrupt Supreme Court to make fraud legal again. Their greed could yield catastrophic economic damage.
September 26, 2023
Blog Post BigLawConsumer ProtectionDepartment of JusticeFinancial RegulationRevolving DoorSupreme Court
Payday Lenders Repped In CFPB Case By Firm That Picked Trump’s SCOTUS Nominees
Jones Day, the Trump admin’s favorite law firm and home of its most notorious alums, is trying to kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
September 25, 2023
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Clarence Thomas Must Recuse From Koch-Backed CFPB SCOTUS Case
Corrupt Supreme Court Justice should not participate in case that would benefit his wealthy benefactors.
September 21, 2023
Disgraced Revolving Door Republicans Back Payday Lender Attack On CFPB
Trent Lott, Tom Price, John Boehner and other corporate shills are back to rip you off again.
September 01, 2023
Don’t Fall For Hollywood Bosses’ New PR Spin
Instead of cutting a fair deal with writers and actors, the AMPTP has hired new strike-busting comms consultants. Their spin campaign is off to a pathetic start.
August 18, 2023
Memo to the Media: Stop Quoting RealPage
A company under federal antitrust investigation for helping landlords jack up rents is not a reliable or independent source.
August 16, 2023
Louis DeJoy Is Not A Climate Ally
DeJoy remains the single biggest impediment to getting a fully electric and union-built postal fleet.
August 03, 2023
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Why Does Thom Tillis Love Junk Fees?
Because his corporate donors profit from them.
July 21, 2023
Harlan Crow’s Minions Are Keeping Your Rent High
The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – a landlord lobby group led by Crow’s right-hand man – has spent millions to kill tenant protections and rent regulation.