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Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right is a 2016 non-fiction book written by American investigative journalist Jane Mayer.
19 sty 2016 · Exploiting their extreme wealth the Kochs and allies have defined the agenda of the Republican Party. The 2010 Citizens United decision turned the powerful Koch influence into a dominant one. Dark Money is an important book and a must read for those who want to understand politics in America today.
24 sty 2017 · In a riveting and indelible feat of reporting, Jane Mayer illuminates the history of an elite cadre of plutocrats—headed by the Kochs, the Scaifes, the Olins, and the Bradleys—who have bankrolled a systematic plan to fundamentally alter the American political system.
19 sty 2016 · Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews, as well as extensive scrutiny of public records, private papers, and court proceedings, Mayer provides vivid portraits of the secretive figures...
Dark money comes from their investment in “Social Welfare” organizations that in turn use that money to support the election of candidates who profess the policies that will protect their interests. The reason that the money is “dark” is that it’s virtually untraceable.
Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions of dollars spent by the network, revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks, academic institutions, media groups, courthouses, and government allies that have fallen under their sphere of influence.
Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions of dollars spent by the network, revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks, academic institutions, media groups, courthouses, and government allies that have fallen under their sphere of influence.
