The fight against the Vietnam War was one of the biggest mass movements in US history. But few people know about the crucial role that researchers played in helping organizers to build a strong movement.
Derek Seidman
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Eyes on the Ties’ Friday Fossil Fuel Runoff – October 20, 2017
Vol. 1, No. 3 Welcome to Eyes on the Ties’ Friday Fossil Fuel Runoff! This weekly series highlights the power relationships behind recent developments in the oil and gas industry. We include links to the week’s stories in oil and gas news with important context from LittleSis, including power maps made by the LittleSis community …
Pentagon Profiteers: Trump Nominee to No. 3 Post is Lockheed Martin Executive
Trump’s Nominee to the No. 3 Position in the Pentagon is a top Lockheed Martin executive — another victory for the military-industrial complex’s revolving door.
Eyes on the Ties’ Friday Fossil Fuel Runoff – October 13, 2017
This week: EPA news, Pilgrim Pipeline resistance, conflicts around Enbridge’s Atlantic Bridge Gas Project, and more!
Eyes on the Ties’ Friday Fossil Fuel Runoff – October 6, 2017
This week: Atlantic Coast Pipeline developments, big subsidies for fracking, government-led fossil fuel advocacy group head steps down, and more!
Pro-Atlantic Coast Pipeline Op-Ed Fails to Disclose Funding from Duke Energy
A pro-Atlantic Coast Pipeline op-ed was written by a Duke Energy-funded author. But the op-ed fails to disclose this.
Immigration Protest Targets Concessions Magnate & Trump Donor Jeremy Jacobs
The protest at Delaware North headquarters highlighted Jeremy Jacobs’ ties to ICE in Buffalo. But the Delaware North empire stretches far beyond western New York.
LittleSis’s Oligrapher for Beginners
Oligrapher is a tool for visualizing networks of influence and power. Here is how you can get started using it.
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.
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’ Fracketeer of the Month: Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell, the powerful CEO of Dominion Energy, is a key force behind the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.