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'''Media Matters for America''' is a far-left activist organization with strong ties to [[Hillary Clinton]] founded by [[David Brock]].<ref>http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/269791-david-brocks-hardball-tactics-worry-clinton-supporters</ref><ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/inside-hillary-clinton-s-big-money-cavalry-n552081</ref> It was created primarily to censor conservative media through blacklisting and intimidation of advertisers<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/pages/static/media_matters_facts Media Matters Facts], RushLimbaugh.com, Accessed November 23, 2012.</ref> and attack the Clinton organization's opponents. Media Matters has the persistent and unenviable task of undoing and explaining away public perceptions generated by the Clinton's words and actions.

'''Media Matters for America''' is a far-left activist organization with strong ties to [[Hillary Clinton]] founded by [[David Brock]].<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/269791-david-brocks-hardball-tactics-worry-clinton-supporters</ref><ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/inside-hillary-clinton-s-big-money-cavalry-n552081</ref> It was created primarily to censor conservative media through blacklisting and intimidation of advertisers<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/pages/static/media_matters_facts Media Matters Facts], RushLimbaugh.com, Accessed November 23, 2012.</ref> and attack the Clinton organization's opponents. Media Matters has the persistent and unenviable task of undoing and explaining away public perceptions generated by the Clinton's words and actions.

Brock also works for [[American Bridge 21st Century]], which he co-founded with [[Kathleen Kennedy Townsend]], a former Lt. Governor of Maryland and eldest child of former US Attorney General and US Senator [[Robert F. Kennedy]].  [[Sidney Blumenthal]], the original creator of the [[birther]] movement narrative aimed at [[demonizing]] [[Barack Hussein Obama]] on behalf of the Clinton organization, has also been closely associated with Media Matters.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2015/09/26/washington-post-confirms-hillary-clinton-started-the-birther-movement/</ref>   

Brock also works for [[American Bridge 21st Century]], which he co-founded with [[Kathleen Kennedy Townsend]], a former Lt. Governor of Maryland and eldest child of former US Attorney General and US Senator [[Robert F. Kennedy]].  [[Sidney Blumenthal]], the original creator of the [[birther]] movement narrative aimed at [[demonizing]] [[Barack Hussein Obama]] on behalf of the Clinton organization, has also been closely associated with Media Matters.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2015/09/26/washington-post-confirms-hillary-clinton-started-the-birther-movement/</ref>   

Media Matters claims its goal is to highlight what it considers [[conservative]] "misinformation" in mass media organizations. Media Matters operates as a perpetual Clintonesque "war room" by targeting prominent conservative public officials, public television personalities, [[Fox News]], and [[conservative talk radio]].  

Media Matters claims its goal is to highlight what it considers [[conservative]] "misinformation" in mass media organizations. Media Matters operates as a perpetual Clintonesque "war room" by targeting prominent conservative public officials, public television personalities, [[Fox News]], and [[conservative talk radio]].  

Within the 90-page three-year strategic plan Media Matters distributed to its donor base and potential contributors, the document reveals that the non-profit entity has an "enemies list" which includes organizations like [[Fox News]], [[Cato Institute]], and [[Heritage Foundation]].  The list also targets numerous individuals and executives such as [[Rupert Murdoch]], [[Roger Ailes]], Peter Theil, and [[Richard Mellon Scaife]].<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MMFA-2012-full.pdf Media Matters' Strategic Plan]</ref>   

Within the 90-page three-year strategic plan Media Matters distributed to its donor base and potential contributors, the document reveals that the non-profit entity has an "enemies list" which includes organizations like [[Fox News]], [[Cato Institute]], and [[Heritage Foundation]].  The list also targets numerous individuals and executives such as [[Rupert Murdoch]], [[Roger Ailes]], Peter Theil, and [[Richard Mellon Scaife]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MMFA-2012-full.pdf Media Matters' Strategic Plan]</ref>   

Further deviating from its tax exempt status, a recently discovered internal strategy memo from Media Matters Senior Fellow Karl Frisch to David Brock and Eric Burns, suggests that Media Matters "hire private investigators to look into the personal lives of Fox News anchors, hosts, reporters, prominent contributors, senior network and corporate staff,” as well as "look into contracting with a major law firm to study any available legal actions that can be taken against Fox News, from a class action law suit to defamation claims for those wronged by the network. I imagine this would be difficult but the right law firm is bound to find some legal ground for us to take action against the network.”<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2012/02/13/media-matters-memo-called-for-hiring-private-investigators-to-look-into-the-personal-lives-of-fox-employees/ Media Matters memo called for hiring private investigators ‘to look into the personal lives’ of Fox employees]</ref>

Further deviating from its tax exempt status, a recently discovered internal strategy memo from Media Matters Senior Fellow Karl Frisch to David Brock and Eric Burns, suggests that Media Matters "hire private investigators to look into the personal lives of Fox News anchors, hosts, reporters, prominent contributors, senior network and corporate staff,” as well as "look into contracting with a major law firm to study any available legal actions that can be taken against Fox News, from a class action law suit to defamation claims for those wronged by the network. I imagine this would be difficult but the right law firm is bound to find some legal ground for us to take action against the network.”<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/13/media-matters-memo-called-for-hiring-private-investigators-to-look-into-the-personal-lives-of-fox-employees/ Media Matters memo called for hiring private investigators ‘to look into the personal lives’ of Fox employees]</ref>

Some claim Media Matters was instrumental in lobbying for the firing of [[Don Imus]],<ref>[http://www.aim.org/special_report/5390_0_8_0_C/ How Hillary's Hit Man Got Imus], Cliff Kincaid, April 17, 2007.</ref> whom they considered a moderate for endorsing [[John Kerry]] for [[United States presidential election, 2004|president in 2004]].<ref>[http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/17/video-tammy-bruce-exposes-far-left-outlets-hit-list-on-everyone-to-their-right/ Video: Tammy Bruce exposes far-left outlets’ hit list on everyone to their right,] ''FOX News'', April 17, 2007.</ref> Imus was targeted by the liberal Left for criticizing Senator [[Charles Schumer]] and most notably, the constant rebuke of former First Lady and at the time Senator Hillary Clinton.  

Some claim Media Matters was instrumental in lobbying for the firing of [[Don Imus]],<ref>[http://www.aim.org/special_report/5390_0_8_0_C/ How Hillary's Hit Man Got Imus], Cliff Kincaid, April 17, 2007.</ref> whom they considered a moderate for endorsing [[John Kerry]] for [[United States presidential election, 2004|president in 2004]].<ref>[https://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/17/video-tammy-bruce-exposes-far-left-outlets-hit-list-on-everyone-to-their-right/ Video: Tammy Bruce exposes far-left outlets’ hit list on everyone to their right,] ''FOX News'', April 17, 2007.</ref> Imus was targeted by the liberal Left for criticizing Senator [[Charles Schumer]] and most notably, the constant rebuke of former First Lady and at the time Senator Hillary Clinton.  

Fox News host [[Bill O'Reilly]] took aim at Media Matters in March 2012 for their attack on [[Rush Limbaugh]], calling their work "very [[fascist]]".<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2012/03/23/oreilly-media-matters-anti-limbaugh-campaign-very-fascist/ O’Reilly: Media Matters anti-Limbaugh campaign ‘very fascist’, March 23, 2012]</ref>

Fox News host [[Bill O'Reilly]] took aim at Media Matters in March 2012 for their attack on [[Rush Limbaugh]], calling their work "very [[fascist]]".<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/03/23/oreilly-media-matters-anti-limbaugh-campaign-very-fascist/ O’Reilly: Media Matters anti-Limbaugh campaign ‘very fascist’, March 23, 2012]</ref>

==Founding==

==Founding==

Brock is a self-proclaimed fabricator of lies who strong-armed sources that didn’t agree with him.<ref>[http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20711 Media Matters: Defaming Journalists, Getting Sued], by Catherine Moy, ''Human Events'', 05/15/2007.</ref> While writing ''Blinded by the Right'',<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_23_119/ai_94639741/pg_1 Slime-master: inside the 'vast right-wing conspiracy' - Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative] - Book Review, Christian Century, Nov 6, 2002 by Gary Dorrien.</ref> Brock was hospitalized in a mental facility where he spent time in a "quiet room" and "had delusions, he thought people were trying to kill him," according to the Drudge Report.<ref>http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/data/2002/05/22/20020522_143906_brockb.htm</ref>   

Brock is a self-proclaimed fabricator of lies who strong-armed sources that didn’t agree with him.<ref>[http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20711 Media Matters: Defaming Journalists, Getting Sued], by Catherine Moy, ''Human Events'', 05/15/2007.</ref> While writing ''Blinded by the Right'',<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_23_119/ai_94639741/pg_1 Slime-master: inside the 'vast right-wing conspiracy' - Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative] - Book Review, Christian Century, Nov 6, 2002 by Gary Dorrien.</ref> Brock was hospitalized in a mental facility where he spent time in a "quiet room" and "had delusions, he thought people were trying to kill him," according to the Drudge Report.<ref>http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/data/2002/05/22/20020522_143906_brockb.htm</ref>   

In February 2012, the [[Daily Caller]] ran a story outlining Brock's "erratic behavior" based on sources within his organization and Media Matters' close coordination with the Barack Obama White House and liberal news organizations.<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

In February 2012, the [[Daily Caller]] ran a story outlining Brock's "erratic behavior" based on sources within his organization and Media Matters' close coordination with the Barack Obama White House and liberal news organizations.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

Brock outlined his lies and conversion to liberalism in his 2002 book, ''Blinded By The Right.'' He launched Media Matters in 2004 after conferring with Hillary Clinton.

Brock outlined his lies and conversion to liberalism in his 2002 book, ''Blinded By The Right.'' He launched Media Matters in 2004 after conferring with Hillary Clinton.

==Media Matters and Israel==

==Media Matters and Israel==

Media Matters has come under attack by the influential Simon Wiesenthal Center for supporting bloggers who promote "dangerous political libels" and "toxic anti-Jewish prejudices".  According to the Center, Media Matters Senior Foreign Policy Fellow MJ Rosenberg "has repeatedly smeared Jewish groups such the [[Anti-Defamation League]], the [[American Jewish Committee]], and the [[American Israel Public Affairs Committee]] as 'Israel Firsters.'"<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/simon-wiesenthal-center-time-to-clean-up-the-discourse/2011/12/13/gIQAThG6rO_blog.html Simon Wiesenthal Center: Time to clean up the discourse]</ref><ref>[http://biggovernment.com/tag/mj-rosenberg/ Democrats' 'Brain Trust' Hit by Antisemitism Accusations]</ref>

Media Matters has come under attack by the influential Simon Wiesenthal Center for supporting bloggers who promote "dangerous political libels" and "toxic anti-Jewish prejudices".  According to the Center, Media Matters Senior Foreign Policy Fellow MJ Rosenberg "has repeatedly smeared Jewish groups such the [[Anti-Defamation League]], the [[American Jewish Committee]], and the [[American Israel Public Affairs Committee]] as 'Israel Firsters.'"<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/simon-wiesenthal-center-time-to-clean-up-the-discourse/2011/12/13/gIQAThG6rO_blog.html Simon Wiesenthal Center: Time to clean up the discourse]</ref><ref>[http://biggovernment.com/tag/mj-rosenberg/ Democrats' 'Brain Trust' Hit by Antisemitism Accusations]</ref>

In a Twitter post by MJ Rosenberg, he called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "terrorist".<ref>[http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2011/05/20/media-matters-honcho-attacks-israel-aipac-calls-netanyahu-terrorist/ Media Matter's MJ Rosenberg tweets, calls Israel PM Netanyahu a "terrorist"]</ref>

In a Twitter post by MJ Rosenberg, he called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "terrorist".<ref>[http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2011/05/20/media-matters-honcho-attacks-israel-aipac-calls-netanyahu-terrorist/ Media Matter's MJ Rosenberg tweets, calls Israel PM Netanyahu a "terrorist"]</ref>

At a gathering of pro-Israel supporters held at the University of Pennsylvania in early February 2012, noted liberal Democrat and high-profile lawyer Alan Dershowitz was quoted as saying that Media Matters could cost Barack Obama the 2012 presidential election.<ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/02/m-alan_dershowitz_says_media_matters_could_cost_obama_the_election.html Alan Dershowitz Says Media Matters Could Cost Obama the Election]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

At a gathering of pro-Israel supporters held at the University of Pennsylvania in early February 2012, noted liberal Democrat and high-profile lawyer Alan Dershowitz was quoted as saying that Media Matters could cost Barack Obama the 2012 presidential election.<ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/2012/02/m-alan_dershowitz_says_media_matters_could_cost_obama_the_election.html Alan Dershowitz Says Media Matters Could Cost Obama the Election]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/13/reports-media-matters-head-coordinates-with-white-house-builds-super-pac/ Reports: Media Matters head coordinates with White House, builds super PAC]</ref>

==Media Matters and Gun Control==

==Media Matters and Gun Control==

Media Matters is a staunch supporter of anti-gun legislation over the years and writes frequently on the subject on its website.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/ MediaMatters.org]</ref>  In fact, Media Matters has taken $400,000 in donations from The Joyce Foundation specifically for the purpose "to support a gun and public safety issue initiative"<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ The Joyce Foundation 990 Tax Filing for 2010 - Page 130]</ref>  Over the years The [[Joyce Foundation]] has actively supported gun control programs and has donated tens of millions of dollars to numerous anti-gun initiatives.<ref>[http://www.joycefdn.org/content.cfm/program-grants-list-3?rr=1&OrderBy=Amount&OrderAsc=0 Joyce Foundation Program Grants: Gun Violence]</ref>  Barack Obama served on the board of Joyce Foundation from 1994 to 2002.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/25/obama-years-ago-helped-fund-carbon-program-pushing-congress/ Obama Years Ago Helped Fund Carbon Program He Is Now Pushing Through Congress,] By Ed Barnes, March 25, 2009. FoxNews.com.  See also [[Enron scandal]] for information on carbon trading.</ref>  

Media Matters is a staunch supporter of anti-gun legislation over the years and writes frequently on the subject on its website.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/ MediaMatters.org]</ref>  In fact, Media Matters has taken $400,000 in donations from The Joyce Foundation specifically for the purpose "to support a gun and public safety issue initiative"<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ The Joyce Foundation 990 Tax Filing for 2010 - Page 130]</ref>  Over the years The [[Joyce Foundation]] has actively supported gun control programs and has donated tens of millions of dollars to numerous anti-gun initiatives.<ref>[http://www.joycefdn.org/content.cfm/program-grants-list-3?rr=1&OrderBy=Amount&OrderAsc=0 Joyce Foundation Program Grants: Gun Violence]</ref>  Barack Obama served on the board of Joyce Foundation from 1994 to 2002.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/25/obama-years-ago-helped-fund-carbon-program-pushing-congress/ Obama Years Ago Helped Fund Carbon Program He Is Now Pushing Through Congress,] By Ed Barnes, March 25, 2009. FoxNews.com.  See also [[Enron scandal]] for information on carbon trading.</ref>  

Ironically, recent reports have revealed that the personal assistant to Media Matters founder and Chairman David Brock hypocritically carries a concealed Glock handgun when he goes out in public, for his protection.<ref>[http://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/15/media-matters-took-600k-for-gun-control-while-carrying/ Media Matters took $600K for gun control while carrying?]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/16/brock-and-glock-armed-men-guarded-media-matters-boss-as-took-400000-gun-control/ Brock and the Glock: Armed men guarded Media Matters boss as he took $400,000 gun control donation]</ref>  Washington, DC is known as having some of the strictest gun carrying laws in the United States, so carrying a legally concealed weapon within that city would be extremely rare for a private citizen.

Ironically, recent reports have revealed that the personal assistant to Media Matters founder and Chairman David Brock hypocritically carries a concealed Glock handgun when he goes out in public, for his protection.<ref>[https://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/15/media-matters-took-600k-for-gun-control-while-carrying/ Media Matters took $600K for gun control while carrying?]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/16/brock-and-glock-armed-men-guarded-media-matters-boss-as-took-400000-gun-control/ Brock and the Glock: Armed men guarded Media Matters boss as he took $400,000 gun control donation]</ref>  Washington, DC is known as having some of the strictest gun carrying laws in the United States, so carrying a legally concealed weapon within that city would be extremely rare for a private citizen.

==Boycotts==

==Boycotts==

==The MSNBC–Media Matters Connection==

==The MSNBC–Media Matters Connection==

Media Matters for America is a very popular source of information within [[MSNBC]]’s prime time lineup.  Some might argue MSNBC is a ''de facto'' mouth piece for the organization.<ref>[http://bigjournalism.com/sright/2011/07/12/media-matters-propaganda-watch-the-tax-exempt-research-department-of-msnbc-martin-bashir-edition/ Media Matters Propaganda Watch: The Tax-Exempt Research Department of MSNBC, Martin Bashir Edition]</ref><ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref>

Media Matters for America is a very popular source of information within [[MSNBC]]’s prime time lineup.  Some might argue MSNBC is a ''de facto'' mouth piece for the organization.<ref>[http://bigjournalism.com/sright/2011/07/12/media-matters-propaganda-watch-the-tax-exempt-research-department-of-msnbc-martin-bashir-edition/ Media Matters Propaganda Watch: The Tax-Exempt Research Department of MSNBC, Martin Bashir Edition]</ref><ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref>

In prime time alone, since 2005 Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on the network nearly 200 times.  Media Matters has been particularly popular with MSNBC’s producers during the last 2 years.

In prime time alone, since 2005 Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on the network nearly 200 times.  Media Matters has been particularly popular with MSNBC’s producers during the last 2 years.

In 2010, Media Matters for America raised $10,682,649 in contribution through its fundraising consultant Bonner Group, who also raises money for several George Soros-backed organizations such as The [[Center for American Progress]], Center for Responsibility and Ethics, [[People for the American Way]], and American Foundation for Equal Rights.  Media Matters total revenues for 2010 were $13,237,875.<ref>California Attorney General [http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications/2010cfr/cfr2010.pdf Summary of Results of Charitable Solicitation by Commerical Fundraisers for Year Ending 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ Media Matters 990 IRS Tax filing via Guidestar]</ref>  For 2009, Media Matters of America showed assets of $2,774,565 and income of $6,711,993.<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/b/47-0928008/media-matters-america.aspx Media Matters 990 tax filings, 2003 - 2009]</ref>

In 2010, Media Matters for America raised $10,682,649 in contribution through its fundraising consultant Bonner Group, who also raises money for several George Soros-backed organizations such as The [[Center for American Progress]], Center for Responsibility and Ethics, [[People for the American Way]], and American Foundation for Equal Rights.  Media Matters total revenues for 2010 were $13,237,875.<ref>California Attorney General [http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications/2010cfr/cfr2010.pdf Summary of Results of Charitable Solicitation by Commerical Fundraisers for Year Ending 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ Media Matters 990 IRS Tax filing via Guidestar]</ref>  For 2009, Media Matters of America showed assets of $2,774,565 and income of $6,711,993.<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/b/47-0928008/media-matters-america.aspx Media Matters 990 tax filings, 2003 - 2009]</ref>

Since its inception, they've received over $50 million in contributions from several sources including wealthy liberal activists such as [[George Soros]]<ref>[http://www.politico.com/blogs/onmedia/1010/Soros_gives_1_million_to_Media_Matters.html "Soros gives $1 million to Media Matters"], Politico.com October 20, 2010</ref> and hedge funds.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index3.html "If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?"], By Jason Zengerle, ''New York Magazine'', May 22, 2011</ref>  Left-wing foundations have also been a rich source of funding as well, accounting for over $17 million in donations.  Below are the list of foundations who've helped to fund Media Matters over the years.  The data is culled from publicly available tax filings made by these foundations as of October 25, 2011.

Since its inception, they've received over $50 million in contributions from several sources including wealthy liberal activists such as [[George Soros]]<ref>[https://www.politico.com/blogs/onmedia/1010/Soros_gives_1_million_to_Media_Matters.html "Soros gives $1 million to Media Matters"], Politico.com October 20, 2010</ref> and hedge funds.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index3.html "If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?"], By Jason Zengerle, ''New York Magazine'', May 22, 2011</ref>  Left-wing foundations have also been a rich source of funding as well, accounting for over $17 million in donations.  Below are the list of foundations who've helped to fund Media Matters over the years.  The data is culled from publicly available tax filings made by these foundations as of October 25, 2011.

==External links==

==External links==

*[http://www.mediamatters.org Media Matters For America Website]

*[http://www.mediamatters.org Media Matters For America Website]

*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/06/AR2005080600848_pf.html Rich Liberals Vow to Fund Think Tanks], By Thomas B. Edsall, ''Washington Post'',  August 7, 2005.

*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/06/AR2005080600848_pf.html Rich Liberals Vow to Fund Think Tanks], By Thomas B. Edsall, ''Washington Post'',  August 7, 2005.

*[http://www.frontpagemag.com/articles/readarticle.asp?ID=15409&p=1 The Shadow Party: Part II Continued ], By David Horowitz and Ben Johnson, ''FrontPageMagazine.com'', October 7, 2004.

*[http://www.frontpagemag.com/articles/readarticle.asp?ID=15409&p=1 The Shadow Party: Part II Continued ], By David Horowitz and Ben Johnson, ''FrontPageMagazine.com'', October 7, 2004.

*[http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=19564 David Brock: Media Liar], By Jacob Laksin, ''FrontPageMagazine.com'', September 21, 2005.

*[http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=19564 David Brock: Media Liar], By Jacob Laksin, ''FrontPageMagazine.com'', September 21, 2005.