The Secret Genesis of Corporations’ Political Dominance

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Have you ever wondered how elected officials became so beholden to money? Well, look no further than the Powell Memo, a confidential document from 1971 that inspired corporations to take over US politics.

Today’s story comes from "We, the Corporations" by Adam Winkler, and "Dark Money" by Jane Mayer.

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