Lisa Graves

Jan 27, 2024 | znetwork.org | Ansev Demirhan |Lisa Graves |Alyssa Bowen

The last week of every January, right-wing groups like Charles Koch’s Americans for Prosperity promote “National School Choice Week” (NSCW). Unlike other commemorative national weeks or months — such as Black History Month or Pride Month — NSCW did not emerge from an organic grassroots movement. Though touting a misleading notion of equal access to education, its billionaire-backed policy agenda pulls money away from universal public schools.

Sep 17, 2023 | truthout.org | Jimmy Cloutier |Alyssa Bowen |Lisa Graves |Zach Despart

This story was originally published by Open Secrets in collaboration with the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO. Independent political groups backed largely by “dark money” organizations and wealthy donors have spent nearly $1.7 million on Virginia candidates this election cycle, raising concerns about transparency and the influence of outside money in the tightly contested battle for control of the General Assembly.

Sep 4, 2023 | truthout.org | Anna Massoglia |Chris Walker |Lisa Graves |Sharon Zhang

As media companies are downsizing, the world still desperately needs Truthout. It’s no secret that it’s a tough time for independent journalism. Everywhere you look, media organizations are cutting costs and eliminating vital positions. From small, local publications to large, well-known industry giants, no one is immune to this sea change. Truthout is one of a few news publications that remains almost entirely funded by readers.

Feb 10, 2023 | znetwork.org | Lisa Graves |Alyssa Bowen

Right-wing operatives are increasing their attacks on U.S. public education with an expanding number of legal complaints to censor books and target teachers on an array of issues —preventing them from teaching U.S. history accurately, treating LGBTQ+ students with the respect they deserve, and forming support groups for kids and teachers of color.