The Global Oligarchy
The Most National Influential Far-Right Policy Organizations
These political non-profit organizations serve as the backbone of the vast right-wing donors and influencers. They have effectively neutralized most legal and regulatory safeguards that once protected our democracy. Often, these organizations draft legislation to be hand-carried to all levels of governance – local, state and federal. Unless the American people step up and insist on new legislation that neutralizes these extremists influence and dark money, our democracy will continue to falter.
- The Heritage/Project 2025
- AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (ALEC)
- COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY (CNP)
- STATE POLICY NETWORK (SPN)
- DONORS TRUST
- FEDERALIST SOCIETY
Colorado Think-Tanks and Political Non-Profits
Koch Bros Billionaire Network Funded Rise of the Far Right
The Koch network (officially rebranded as Stand Together in 2019) is a vast, influential coalition of non-profits, think tanks, and donor-funded organizations built by billionaires Charles and the late David Koch. Historically known for advancing libertarian and conservative causes, the network operates a sophisticated political and philanthropic machine that rivals major national parties.
Originally focused on hardline libertarianism and climate change skepticism, the network shifted in 2019 toward a less partisan public-facing brand, prioritizing “principled” solutions to social issues like criminal justice reform—an area where they have notably partnered with left-leaning groups. However, their political spending remains heavily aligned with Republican interests.
Jane Mayer is one of America’s Greatest Investigative Reporters
Jane is the author of four best-selling books, including Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, which the New York Times named as one of the ten best books of 2016.
The story of the Koch brothers and an allied group of billionaire donors is told in a new book by New Yorker reporter Jane Mayer, “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right.” Mayer traces how the Kochs and other billionaires have leveraged their business empires to shape the political system in the mold of their right-wing agenda
