Understanding ALEC

Here’s some reading material for anyone interested in The Nation‘s exposé on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). They have obtained 800 pages of documents from this right-wing organization that has been writing one-size-fits-all corporate-sponsored legislation for Republican legislatures all around the country.

“Business Domination Inc.,” by Joel Rogers and Laura Dresser

Sabotaging Healthcare,” by Wendell Potter

The Koch Connection,” by Lisa Graves

Starving Public Schools,” by Julie Underwood

Rigging Elections,” by John Nichols

You might want to send these links to your Tea Party friends and relatives so they can understand how these things work.

Author: BooMan

Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.