Funding for the culture war. (conservative foundations and corporations fund many right-wing organizations)(Watch on the Right)(Column)

From: The Humanist | Date: May 1, 1996| Author: Swomley, John M. | Copyright information

A small group of 12-15 foundations contribute large amounts of money to conservative think tanks such as the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute. The foundations include the 'four sisters' Bradley, Olin, Smith Richardson, and Scaife. The Coors family is also a major donor.

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