27Oct/15

Information Commissioner unable to give time limit for ‘express consent’ for … – Third Sector


Third Sector

Information Commissioner unable to give time limit for ‘express consent’ for
Third Sector
… wish to be named, told Third Sector recently: “Charities will definitely be affected by the explicit opt-in for phone fundraising, and the big question will be whether that applies to historic donors or just those recruited in the future, and how

27Oct/15

War, Media, Propaganda: Muslims As ‘Other’ — A Personal Narrative Of Islamophobia – Mintpress News (blog)


Mintpress News (blog)

War, Media, Propaganda: Muslims As ‘Other’ — A Personal Narrative Of Islamophobia
Mintpress News (blog)
These same donors, many of whom are invested in industries like the defense, oil, banking and construction that profit from war and instability in the Middle East, have one thing in common: They are part of the 1% global elite club. … With the rise

27Oct/15

Brady is top in energy donations among Ways & Means contenders – Environment & Energy Publishing

Brady is top in energy donations among Ways & Means contenders
Environment & Energy Publishing
Of the three contenders for the post, Brady is the lawmaker with the most energy-related contributions throughout his career on Capitol Hill. The Houston-area politician, who was elected in 1996, had received more than $1 million tied to oil and gas

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27Oct/15

Former Lincoln Bedroom Guests Are Hoping for a Return Visit—in Hillary’s … – Slate Magazine


Slate Magazine

Former Lincoln Bedroom Guests Are Hoping for a Return Visit—in Hillary’s
Slate Magazine
The Center for Public Integrity published the first list of donors who nabbed a night in the Clinton White House—and whose stays sparked outrage and investigations—in its 1996 report, “Fat Cat Hotel.” Of the 66 original “Fat Cats” still living, 34
Clinton White House sleepover guests still writing checksAl Jazeera America

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27Oct/15

November King Tide pours over U.S. eastern seaboard, providing a glimpse of … – Huffington Post


Huffington Post

November King Tide pours over U.S. eastern seaboard, providing a glimpse of
Huffington Post
GOP donors streamed to Bush and Rubio’s leadership in knee-capping the state regulatory agencies charged with growth management and protecting the environment. Politico reported … “Actually leading” was, in fact, a record of steering Florida voters

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