Four CEOs have broken with Trump after his failure to promptly and directly denounce white supremacist violence in Charlottesville. Will others follow? …
Oil & Gas Industry-Backed Astroturf Firm Cherry Picks Poll Results on Support for Pipelines in Northeast
A new poll supposedly shows support for pipeline expansion in the northeast. But the oil and gas industry-backed PR firm behind it hides findings that reveal most support renewable energy. …
Mercenary Firms with Trump Ties Move in to Privatize the Afghan War
With rumors of Trump looking to further privatize the Afghan war, military contractors like Blackwater and Dyncorp hope to cash in. …
Frackademia study enshrined in official portrait of Obama Energy Secretary Moniz
The official portrait of Ernest Moniz, the Secretary of Energy during the second half of the Obama administration, includes an industry-funded study he led at MIT that was used to justify Obama’s embrace of fracking and expansion of liquefied natural gas exports. …
Governor Jerry Brown’s Million Dollar Conflict of Interest at Aliso Canyon
Kathleen Brown, the governor’s sister, has made $1.1 million as Sempra Energy director since 2013. The governor has apparently taken no steps to manage the conflict of interest. …
Eyes on the Ties’ Frackateer of the Month: Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell, the powerful CEO of Dominion Energy, is a key force behind the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. …
Trump Taps Anthony Scaramucci, Goldman Sachs and Hedge Fund Vet, as Communications Director
Trump’s new Communications Director, Anthony “the Mooch” Scaramucci, is yet another Wall Street alum. …
New Documents Further Reveal Cozy Relationship Between Energy Industry and FERC Regulators
New documents show the close relationship between the Edison Electric Institute and a former FERC commissioner, and offer further proof of Atlantic Coast Pipeline companies’ access to regulators. …
UPDATE: Rep. Chris Collins Loses Millions as Innate Immunotherapeutics’ Stock Collapses
Rep. Chris Collins, a Donald Trump ally under investigation by the Office of Congressional Ethics, loses millions as Innate Immunotherapeutics’ Stock Collapses. …
Research for the Resistance: Map the Power Takes Off!
Map the Power: Research for the Resistance, a new LittleSis initiative to train movement researchers, is taking off across North America. …
Ramapough Lenape Nation’s Fight Against Pilgrim Pipeline Gaining Momentum
The Ramapough Lenape Nation is taking on the Pilgrim Pipeline and its powerful backers. Their fight is gaining support. …
The Power Behind the Pipelines: Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Our newest report looks at the corporate power, revolving door lobbyists, political donations, regulatory conflicts, and banks behind the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. …
Mercer family front groups attack universal healthcare bill in New York State
Right-wing front groups attacking a universal healthcare bill in New York are funded – and in one case controlled – by the hedge fund billionaire who helped propel Trump into office and who manages billions of dollars in pharmaceutical and insurance investments. …