Think Tanks

Neo-cons Spinning Hearts and Minds

by Sheldon Rampton — June 29, 2007 - 11:49am

"As the George W. Bush administration struggles through its last two years in office, it appears that the agenda of neoconservative ideologues has finally lost its appeal among strategic parts of the U.S. foreign policy apparatus," writes Khody Akhavi.

Main Source: 
Inter Press Service (IPS), June 24, 2007

"Sicko" Makes Them Sick

by Diane Farsetta — June 21, 2007 - 10:44am

"A multifaceted counteroffensive against Michael Moore's film about the health care industry" is beginning, reports Elizabeth Solomont.

Main Source: 
New York Sun, June 20, 2007

New Participatory Project: Updating Profiles on Think Tanks

by Judith Siers-Poisson — June 5, 2007 - 9:13am

Some of the highest traffic pages in SourceWatch are those on the proliferating number of think tanks scattered around the world. Keeping track of what their latest projects are, their finances and key personnel is a challenge. That's where you come in.

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SourceWatch

U.S. Think Tank Calls for More Troops, More Propaganda

by Diane Farsetta — May 18, 2007 - 5:31pm

"A new security study released by the Third Way, a Democratic-leaning think tank," and authored by two former Clinton administration officials, discusses how to rebuild U.S. credibility overseas.

Main Source: 
The Hill, May 18, 2007

Exxon: Still Fronting After All These Years

by Diane Farsetta — May 18, 2007 - 3:53pm

An old advertisement for Exxon (then Esso)

In an apparent policy shift, earlier this year Exxon Mobil called climate change "a serious issue," saying that "action is warranted." The oil company also said it would

Main Source: 
Reuters, May 18, 2007

Cato Seeks Elimination of Disclosure Requirements for Ballot Measure Donors

by Elliott Fullmer — April 2, 2007 - 3:50pm

The CATO Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank known for its libertarian bent, last week called for eliminating disclosure requirements for those who contribute funds in support or opposition of ballot measures (referendums).

Main Source: 
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, March 29, 2007

Democratic Party-Aligned Think Tanks Publishing Furiously

by John Stauber — April 2, 2007 - 7:28am

US News & World Report observes the furious activity among Democratic Party-aligned think tanks. "With the party back in power on Capitol Hill and an open field of presidential candidates to influence, they're racing to get their ideas out in white papers, newspaper op-eds, and conferences. ...

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US News & World Report, April 1, 2007

A Talent for PR

by Judith Siers-Poisson — March 27, 2007 - 2:13pm

It didn't take Former Republican Senator Jim Talent of Missouri long to take a spin through the revolving door between government and the private sector. Talent just lost the Senate seat that he had held since 2003 in November, but the public relations firm Fleishman-Hillard has already hired him as co-chairman of its Government Relations subsidiary.

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Bulldog Reporter's Daily 'Dog, March 27, 2007
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