Center for Independent Education
Center for Independent Education (CIE) Background The Center for Independent Education (CIE) was a Kansas-based non-profit that produced publications criticizing public education. It also promoted a “school voucher” system and private schools in Kansas. CIE was an early recipient of funding from Charles Koch. 1Kim Phillips-Fein. “Mont Pelerin in Virginia,” The Nation, September 7, 2017. Archived […]
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) Background The Bill of Rights Institute is a non-profit educational organization describes itself as working “to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society,” according to its website. The organization says it provides educational resources and programs for a “network of […]
Americans for Limited Government
Americans for Limited Government Background Americans for Limited Government (ALG) is a Virginia-based non-profit organization that describes itself as “fighting to reduce the size and scope of government, protecting individuals’ rights, promoting federalism, and rolling back the tyranny of the administrative state,” according to its website. The group says it pursues this agenda by “identifying and exposing unique […]
Daniel Jorjani
Daniel Jorjani Credentials Background Daniel H. (Habib) Jorjani was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the Solicitor of the U.S. Department of the Interior on September 24, 2019. Before that, Jorjani was the Principal Deputy Solicitor of the Interior Department.1(Press Release). “U.S. Senate Confirms Daniel Jorjani as Solicitor of the Department of the Interior,” […]
Phil Kerpen
Phil Kerpen Credentials Background Phillip G. Kerpen is the president of American Commitment, a conservative 501(c)(4) group largely funded by Freedom Partners, a group controlled by the billionaire industrialist Koch brothers. He previously served as the vice president of Americans for Prosperity. Kerpen has previously worked […]
Corey Lewandowski
Corey Lewandowski Image credit: YouTube screenshot Credentials Background Corey Lewandowski is a former campaign manager for Donald Trump’s presidential bid, before being fired in June 2016, reportedly amid infighting with Trump’s family.2Howard Kurtz. “Corey Lewandowski […]
Anne Idsal
Anne Idsal Credentials Background Anne L. Idsal is the principal deputy assistant administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, and now Acting Assistant Administrator following William Wehrum’s departure as of June 26, 2019. […]
Stand Together
Stand Together Background Stand Together, describing itself as a “philanthropic community,” is the new face of The Seminar Network/Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce. The Seminar Network previously encompassed a group of entities funded by the billionaire industrialist Koch brothers that was formed roughly three years prior. The Washington Post reported […]
Chad Guzmán
Chad Guzmán Credentials Background Chad R. Guzmán is an Arizona lobbyist who has worked in the energy and water utilities sectors. As of at least 2023, Chad Guzmán is listed as affiliated with a business called Fillmore Strategy on the Valley Young Professionals Board web page. 1“VYP Board of Directors,” Greater Phoenix Chamber. Archived July 28, […]
Richard Tice
Image credit: Screengrab from BBC. Richard Tice Credentials Background Richard Tice is a multi-millionaire property developer, financier, deputy chairman and MP for Reform UK, having been elected in Boston and Skegness in the July 2024 general election.1Becky Morton. “Farage elected MP for first time as Reform wins four seats,” BBC News, July 5, 2024. Archived July […]
