Donald Shaw

Donald Shaw is a money-in-politics reporter and co-founder of Sludge. Follow him on Twitter: @donnydonny.

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Environment & Health

Is Your Rep Invested in Fossil Fuels?

At least 100 members of the House of Representatives and their spouses own fossil fuel company stocks or mutual funds.

By: Donald Shaw &; David Moore ,; Sludge

February 2, 2020

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Politics & Elections

Hedge Fund Billionaires and Former GOP Megadonors Power New Democratic Super PAC

The group's top donor has a history of backing Republicans.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

January 25, 2020

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Politics & Elections

Democratic Party Backs ALEC Alumnus Congressman Against Progressive Challenger

The DCCC is helping Arizona Rep. Tom O’Halleran, an ALEC alumnus, beat back a challenge from Eva Putzova.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

January 8, 2020

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Politics & Elections

Joe Biden’s Campaign Co-Chair Is a Big Oil and Gas Booster

Rep. Cedric Richmond has one of the most fossil fuel industry-friendly voting records of all Democrats in Congress.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

December 17, 2019

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Environment & Health

After Meeting With Pharma-Backed Rep, Trump Scraps Support for Lower Drug Prices

Rep. Greg Walden is the biggest recipient of pharmaceutical campaign cash in the last election cycle.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

December 3, 2019

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Politics & Elections

McConnell Ramps Up Judicial Confirmations After Getting Quarter Million Donation

A prominent conservative legal activist gave his largest contribution ever to McConnell’s joint fundraising committee.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

November 17, 2019

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Immigration

Microsoft Has Made $14.6 Million From Contracts With ICE Since 2010

Here's how Github, a Microsoft subsidiary, justifies making money from ICE.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

October 10, 2019

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Environment & Health

Facing Climate Crisis, Senators Have Millions Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies

U.S. senators own as much as $14 million in fossil fuel stocks.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

September 25, 2019

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Politics & Elections

These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible While Pushing ALEC’s Agenda

Anthem, Chevron, FedEx, Pfizer and others attended an ALEC meeting shortly after signing a much-lauded ethics statement.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

August 29, 2019

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Politics & Elections

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

The bills Mitch McConnell blocked would subject voting machine vendors to new regulations.

By: Donald Shaw ,; Sludge

June 12, 2019

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