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The Koch brothers are among the biggest polluters of the environment in the entire country. Despite this, they will invoke morality in bizarre ways, such as their chief spokesman insisting that a Senate replacement bill for [[ObamaCare]] is somehow "immoral".
The Koch brothers are among the biggest polluters of the environment in the entire country. Despite this, they will invoke morality in bizarre ways, such as their chief spokesman insisting that a Senate replacement bill for [[ObamaCare]] is somehow "immoral".
The Koch brothers fund the LIBRE initiative, which pushes for amnesty for the more than 11 million illegal aliens in the United States.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/16/time-mag-koch-brothers-helping-illegal-immigrants-get-drivers-licenses/</ref>
The Koch brothers fund the LIBRE initiative, which pushes for amnesty for the more than 11 million illegal aliens in the United States.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/16/time-mag-koch-brothers-helping-illegal-immigrants-get-drivers-licenses/</ref> They support [[free trade]] and oppose [[tariffs]].<ref>Binder, John (April 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/billionaire-charles-koch-were-working-hard-against-trumps-pro-american-tariffs-on-china/ Billionaire Charles Koch: ‘We’re Working Hard Against’ Trump’s Pro-American Tariffs on China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>
The Koch brothers and their network of mega-donors finance [[ALEC]], the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[CATO Institute]], the [[Federalist Society]], [[Americans for Prosperity]], and some predominantly [[pro-abortion]] organizations. Lesser-known organizations funded by or having roots connected with the Koch brothers reportedly include FreedomWorks, the State Policy Network (SPN), American Encore and Freedom Partners.
The Koch brothers and their network of mega-donors finance [[ALEC]], the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[CATO Institute]], the [[Federalist Society]], [[Americans for Prosperity]], and some predominantly [[pro-abortion]] organizations. Lesser-known organizations funded by or having roots connected with the Koch brothers reportedly include FreedomWorks, the State Policy Network (SPN), American Encore and Freedom Partners.
<br>3. Support "[[dark money]]" (secret financing, without limits, of organizations to influence policy and elections).
<br>3. Support "[[dark money]]" (secret financing, without limits, of organizations to influence policy and elections).
<br>4. Support criminal justice "reform" (reduced sentences and greater employability as low-wage workers).
<br>4. Support criminal justice "reform" (reduced sentences and greater employability as low-wage workers).
<br>5. Oppose federal "War on Drugs" and also oppose federal laws such as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act
<br>5. Oppose federal "War on Drugs" and also oppose federal laws such as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.
<br>6. Oppose [[pro-life]] and much of social [[conservative|conservatism]], but behind-the scenes.{{fact}}
<br>6. Oppose [[pro-life]] policies and much of social [[conservative|conservatism]].
<br>7. Support [[globalism]] and more immigration of low-wage workers (from which the Koch Industries profits), and oppose [[Donald Trump]].
<br>7. Support [[globalism]] and more immigration of low-wage workers (from which the Koch Industries profits), and oppose [[Donald Trump]].
<br>8. Support globalist trade policies, including [[free trade]], and oppose any trade measures to protect American jobs, industry, sovereignty, and wages.
The [[Koch States|states]] in which the Koch brothers have their greatest influence are the oil-rich states of [[Texas]], [[Oklahoma]], [[Louisiana]], and [[North Dakota]].
The [[Koch States|states in which the Koch brothers have their greatest influence]] are the oil-rich states of [[Texas]], [[Oklahoma]], [[Louisiana]], and [[North Dakota]].
== Organizations influenced or controlled by the Koch brothers ==
== Organizations influenced or controlled by the Koch brothers ==
Additional organizations that the Koch brothers control or heavily influence are:
Additional organizations that the Koch brothers control or heavily influence are:
*Americans for Prosperity
*[[Americans for Prosperity]]
*FreedomWorks
*[[FreedomWorks]]
*[[American Legislative Exchange Council|ALEC]]
*[[American Legislative Exchange Council|ALEC]]
*[[Heritage Foundation]]
*[[Heritage Foundation]]
*[[Federalist Society]]
*[[Federalist Society]]
*[[Cato]]
*[[Cato]]
*Council for National Policy
*[[Council for National Policy]]
*Citizens for Self-Governance
*[[Citizens for Self-Governance]]
*State policy network
*State policy network
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Koch]]
[[Category:Koch]]