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9/20/2024
12 : 14
The Secret Plot To Buy American Democracy
Fifty years ago, two memos laid the groundwork for a right-wing takeover of the Supreme Court. In 1971, Lewis Powell, a tobacco industry lawyer and future Supreme Court justice, penned a memo calling
9/19/2024
11 : 44
Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side
Despite a history of decrying dark money, Harris is now reaping the rewards of big, secret political donations. Kamala Harris once vowed to end dark money in politics. But now that she's benefiting
9/18/2024
20 : 44
Stop Dark Money
Billions in dark-money spending brought us Project 2025 — a radical plan that Trump's allies aim to implement if he wins the presidential election. Since we founded The Lever, we've covered
9/17/2024
12 : 14
MASTER PLAN, Ep 5: Corporations Are People, My Friend
The US Supreme Court cases that laid the groundwork for PACs, Citizens United, and money-as-speech. You might remember Mitt Romney's infamous line: “Corporations are people, my friend.” But where
9/16/2024
11 : 44
J.D. Vance’s Master Plan For Citizens United 2.0
The vice presidential candidate is helping spearhead a lawsuit designed to prompt the Supreme Court's destruction of some of the country's last remaining campaign finance laws. A recent court
9/15/2024
13 : 4
LEVER WEEKLY: Mo Moneyball Mo Problems
Wall Street steps up to the plate, dark money wants a tax deduction, and more from The Lever this week. LEVER WEEKLY: Mo Moneyball Mo Problems By The Lever • 15 Sept 2024 View in browser View in
9/14/2024
13 : 4
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Mother Earth Shares Her Power
Plus, mental health comes for the people, more states fight the big tax scam, and busting union busters makes workers feel good. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Mother Earth Shares Her Power By Lucy Dean Stockton
9/13/2024
10 : 34
Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 2)
Kamala Harris portrays herself as a progressive champion of working-class causes, but her career shows her remarkable ease with bucking those values for political gain. When Kamala Harris first ran for
9/12/2024
20 : 4
You need to check out Truthdig
Essential reading for those seeking insightful, autonomous reporting. This is an important request — so please read the whole email. One of our key reporting partners is Truthdig, an award-winning,
9/12/2024
11 : 44
Monopoly League Baseball
Why is a private equity firm reaping the benefits of hundreds of millions in taxpayer subsidies while taking over Minor League Baseball? Baseball games, and the fan antics surrounding them, are a
9/12/2024
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Google’s “Assistance” Is Killing Journalism
California had a shot at making Big Tech pay for its stranglehold on local news — but instead it caved to industry pressure and strengthened tech firms' grip. Lawmakers had a chance to finally make
9/10/2024
19 : 54
Are you going to join us?
This Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT), we're hosting an exclusive live virtual event on our new chart-topping podcast Master Plan, and we'd love to see you there. This Thursday, Sept.
9/10/2024
11 : 34
Master Plan, Ep. 4: The Task Force That Took Over America
How a radical secret memo went from idea to reality. In the third episode of Master Plan, we told you about the Powell Memo, an angry, pro-business screed written by lawyer-turned-US Supreme Court
9/9/2024
11 : 34
Buying Elections Could Become A Tax Deduction
Legal operatives tied to Trump, power broker Leonard Leo, and a hate group are aiming to make dark-money donations tax deductible. The country's rich and powerful already use dark-money groups to
9/8/2024
17 : 4
Are you seeing this?
Master Plan has had incredible success on the charts and rave reviews from other publications. Master Plan's successful launch continues! After reaching the Top 5 in the News and Politics Apple
9/8/2024
11 : 34
LEVER WEEKLY: This Corporation Is Bullying You
A “bonkers” political memo, a corporate lunchroom bully, and more from The Lever this week. LEVER WEEKLY: This Corporation Is Bullying You By The Lever • 8 Sept 2024 View in browser View in browser
9/7/2024
11 : 34
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Dam Good Idea
Plus, AI gets reined in, Mississippi thinks of the children, and electric school buses power on. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Dam Good Idea By Jean Yi • 7 Sept 2024 View in browser View in browser A fly
9/6/2024
17 : 44
ANNOUNCEMENT: Master Plan Live Q&A Next Week
Thursday, September 12th, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT): Join us for a Master Plan mid-season live virtual Q&A session with David Sirota and the rest of the podcast team. Next Thursday, September 12th, at 8
9/6/2024
11 : 34
Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 1)
Kamala Harris has branded herself as a crusader against corporate greed — but does her background support the claim? In television commercials, at speeches, and on the campaign trail, Vice President
9/5/2024
11 : 34
BONUS: Ralph Nader Vs. The Master Plan
David Sirota talks with the man whose legislative successes prompted a corporate backlash and Lewis Powell's infamous memo. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is photographed in 1978. (AP Photo) OUT