How important is nonprofit journalism?

Donate by May 7 and your gift to The Center for Public Integrity will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000.

Brooks Brothers rioter turns attention to energy this election season

By Marianne Lavelle

An advocacy group run by a political operative with oil industry ties (and a famous photo-op history) is spearheading a late advertising bli

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mark Udall":

"… the group’s website. Target one: Democratic Colorado Representative Mark Udall, who is leading former Representative Bob Schaffer, a Republican, in the r …"

"… race for the Senate seat being vacated by GOP Senator Wayne Allard. “Mark Udall’s votes helped create America’s energy and economic problems,& …"

Daily Disclosure: Koch-funded groups attack Obama for 'war on coal'

By Rachael Marcus

Billionaire-backed nonprofits press defense of coal industry with ads knocking president's policies.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Institute for Energy Research":

"… or Responsive Politics.The American Energy Alliance is affiliated with the Institute for Energy Research, a free-market energy nonprofit that has received backing from the Koch-ru …"

"… zens for a Sound Economy and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation.The Institute for Energy Research has also received funding in the past from ExxonMobil, National Public Rad …"