InvestigationPolitics, World Far-Right Birther’s Secret Funders America’s biggest defense and aerospace contractors are pouring thousands into Frank Gaffney’s “work.” Eli CliftonSalon.comOctober 1, 2014
NewsPolitics Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race Gary Palmer claims his think tank’s funding is “almost entirely” from individuals. That isn’t true. Eli CliftonSeptember 18, 2014
AnalysisPolitics, World Who Profits From Unrest in the Middle East? Documents allege a profit motive behind a prominent anti-Iran group backed by a Francophile New York philanthropist. Eli CliftonAugust 15, 2014
InvestigationBusiness A Billionaire’s Middle East Gamble Meet Thomas Kaplan — the man betting on war with Iran. Eli CliftonSalon.comAugust 11, 2014
AnalysisPolitics, World Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate Hard line, pro-sanctions groups are the most frequent outside voices invited to advise Congress about the White House’s Iran policy. Eli CliftonJuly 24, 2014
InvestigationPolitics, World The Iranophobia Lobby Machine Neocon think tanks get millions from wealthy donors, which they use to game the system, buy influence — and push for regime change. Eli Clifton & Ali GharibThe NationJuly 17, 2014
AnalysisPolitics, World Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder? The Israeli Prime Minister’s office may be using the popular online smartphone dating/hookup app in its public-diplomacy challenge. Eli CliftonJuly 15, 2014
InvestigationPolitics Cantor Pollster’s Other Counting Problem He was ridiculed for forecasting a 30-point win for Eric Cantor. But John McLaughlin’s advocacy research doesn’t end there. Eli CliftonSalon.comJune 24, 2014
NewsPolitics Which Women’s Group Received Hundreds of Thousands from Rush Limbaugh? Hint: It’s the one that defends him whenever he launches into a sexist tirade. Eli CliftonJune 12, 2014
AnalysisPolitics, World Rep. Meeks: Diplomacy With Iran Is Best Way Forward Today on the Hill, Rep. Gregory Meeks made a reasoned case for multilateral diplomacy — while Rep. Vargas warned of an Iranian attack on Los Angeles. Eli CliftonJune 10, 2014