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Koch Funded Groups Lobby Against Funding For Biking And Walking Transit Projects

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ring of Fire Radio by Amy Eddings A collection of 50 groups, including the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners, and the Club for Growth, [BFIA: and the lovely Grover Norquist] recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Intend To To Buy Even More Republicans

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Some say the Kochs are America’s third party.  But make no mistake,  the money they plan to spend is for the purpose of electing Republicans. According to The New York Times, the Brothers are predicting the cost of buying the … Continue reading →

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The Center For Media And Democracy Takes On The Carbon Kings

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Make friends with the Center for Media and Democracy because they are the #1 enemy of the Koch brothers and ALEC.   They have an amazing website that you will want to visit –  ALEC Exposed – where you can find … Continue reading →

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Ernst Is Another Investment For The Kochs

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Dave Bradley

When I hear political ads or political pundits say things like Joni Ernst is a merely a front for the Kochs or that she is being bankrolled by the Kochs I know what is meant. But I just got to … Continue reading →

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Braley-Ernst In The Heat Of Summer

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Paul Deaton

At BFIA we keep calm and help progressive Democrats win elections. Sweet corn is in, first tomatoes are being harvested, and RAGBRAI just finished. We are in the summer doldrums of this midterm election campaign, where the real action is … Continue reading →

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The Koch Dealers

Posted on July 17, 2014 by bfiajohnshumaker

the Koch Dealers rivers of white powder are flooding streets of America north to south east to west in the form of rivers of white power funded by Koch Brothers they are the Koch Dealers of white powder in fascist … Continue reading →

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Taking The Supreme Court Back

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We already know that holding the Senate this November matters. But the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Wednesday underscores just how crucial holding our majority in the Senate is — and how the fate of our democracy could depend on … Continue reading →

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Burning Down The House

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

occupydemocrats.com If you believe the Republican government shutdown is something the leaders of the GOP came up with on a last-minute whim, Rachel Maddow has news for you: the plan for this reckless act of economic obstruction was hashed deep … Continue reading →

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Where The Real Damage Gets Done

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Charlie Pierce of Esquire magazine wrote a great, short piece on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) last week. I will quote the opening paragraph here and ask that you click on the highlighted link above to read the rest and … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Now Want To Own America’s Last Great Newspapers For Corporate Propaganda

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from Free Press. As part of their “10-year strategy to expand their corporate power,” the Koch Brothers now want to buy the last remaining real newspapers in America in order to have a “national media … Continue reading →

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