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Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side, an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group.
In her new preface, Jane Mayer discusses the results of the most recent election and Donald Trump's victory, and how, despite much discussion to the contrary, this was a huge victory for the billionaires who have been pouring money in the American political system.
Why is America living in an age of profound and widening economic inequality? Why have even modest attempts to address climate change been defeated again and again? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? 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. 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. 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 behind the new American oligarchy and a searing look at the carefully concealed agendas steering the nation. Dark Money is an essential book for anyone who cares about the future of American democracy.
Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right| Jane Mayer(Author)| Anchor
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Investors
Part 1 Weaponizing Philanthropy: The War of Ideas, 1970-2008
Chapter 1. Radicals: A Koch Family History
Chapter 2. The Hidden Hand: Richard Mellon Scaife
Chapter 3. Beachheads: John M. Olin and the Bradley Brothers
Chapter 4. The Koch Method: Free-Market Mayhem
Chapter 5. The Kochtopus: Free-Market Machine
Part 2 Secret Sponsors: Covert Operations, 2009-2010
Chapter 6. Boots on the Ground
Chapter 7. Tea Time
Chapter 8. The Fossils
Chapter 9. Money Is Speech: The Long Road to Citizens United
Chapter 10. The Shellacking: Dark Money's Midterm Debut, 2010
Part 3 Privatizing Politics: Total Combat 2011-2014
Chapter 11. The Spoils: Plundering Congress
Chapter 12. Mother of All Wars: The 2012 Setback
Chapter 13. The States: Gaining Ground
Chapter 14. Selling the New Koch: A Better Battle Plan
Author's Note
Notes
Index
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