Who Pays For Right-Wing Media?
In 2021, big money flowed to some of the biggest names in right-wing and libertarian media from billionaire-backed foundations and funds.
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Major ”Grassroots” Parents’ Rights Group Rakes in Big Right-Wing Money
Parents Defending Education scored hundreds of thousands of dollars from major conservative foundations and funds.
Leaked Brownstone Institute Emails Reveal Support for Child Labor, Underage Smoking
“Maybe I have a tin ear but I can't really see the issue here."
Chinese Dissident Secretly Recruited Right-Wing Writers to Publish Flattering Articles
The fugitive Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui found prominent conservatives to launder his image.
Michelle Obama and COVID-Minimizing Economist Hawk Kids' Drinks
The former first lady has tapped Brown University professor Emily Oster to advise her new beverage company.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Homecoming
Throughout the pandemic, the anti-vaccine activist raked in cash and cultivated right-wing allies. Now he's running for president with a new support base.
"Koch Funded Hack" Goes to Congress
Rep. Jim Jordan has poached talent from the New Civil Liberties Alliance.
Peter Thiel's Secretive Spending
Tax records reveal that the Thiel Foundation gave millions to a shadowy right-wing fund in 2021.
Livestream Tonight: Important Context Joins Debunk The Funk With Dr. Wilson
The pair will react to the launch of a GOP-led congressional investigation into the U.S. pandemic response
Pfizer Spends Big on IP Lobbying With Billions On the Line
The pharmaceutical giant spent big bucks amid key international negotiations last year to protect record earnings.
“Grassroots” Parents’ Rights Group Gets Big Mystery Money
Moms for Liberty has quickly gained national prominence, thanks to a handful of shadowy donors.