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We always welcome new contributors - read how you '''[[Powerbase:How to Register as a User|can sign up as user]]'''.  You can also follow us on [https://twitter.com/spinwatch?lang=en Twitter], [https://www.facebook.com/pg/Spinwatch/Facebook Facebook] and [https://www.instagram.com/spinwatchimages/ Instagram].
  
 
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{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/toTLr2yIJ5E|450|center|'''Watch and share: 'Meet the Frackers: a Spinwatch lobbying tour''''}}
 
Our [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Fracking_lobbying_firms '''Fracking portal''']] tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide. <br>
 
Our [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Fracking_lobbying_firms '''Fracking portal''']] tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide. <br>
  
It sheds light on who is influencing the debate over fracking, and the tactics they use to persuade the public and our politicians.
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It sheds light on who is influencing the debate over fracking and the tactics used to persuade the public and our politicians.
 
 
'''Watch our latest lobbying tour video  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toTLr2yIJ5E Meet the Frackers].'''
 
  
 
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{{#ev:vimeo|https:// vimeo.com/219533611|450|center|Watch: '''What is Propaganda?''' }}Powerbase focuses on communication, spin and propaganda in party politics and in war and peace. The database contains collections of articles on [[:Category:British_Propaganda|British propaganda]], [[:Category:Counterinsurgency |counterinsurgency]], the [[:Category:Neocons |neoconservatives]], [[:Category:Terrorologist |terror experts]] and the associated [[:Category:Terrorism_Industry| terrorism industry]], which can influence public opinion and policy in the 'war on terror'. It also documents the disinformation and covert action activities of states, [[:Category:Spooks |intelligence agencies]], and their networks.
[[:category:Propaganda |Propaganda]] | [[:category:Terrorexpertise |Terror Experts and institutions]]  | [[:Category:Neocons |Neoconservative networks]] | [[:Category:Counterinsurgency |Counterinsurgency]]
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Powerbase focuses on communication, spin and propaganda in party politics and in war and peace. The database contains collections of articles on [[:Category:British_Propaganda|British propaganda]], the theory and practice of [[:Category:Counterinsurgency |counterinsurgency]], the [[:Category:Neocons |neoconservatives]], [[:Category:Terrorologist |terror experts]] and the associated [[:Category:Terrorism_Industry| terrorism industry]], which can influence public opinion and policy in the 'war on terror'. It also documents the disinformation and covert action activities of states, [[:Category:Spooks |intelligence agencies]], and their associated networks.  
 
 
 
 
===Regional conflicts===
 
===Regional conflicts===
 
[[:Category:Israel_Lobby |Israel Lobby]] | [[:Category:Northern_Ireland |The Conflict in the North of Ireland]] | [[:Category:Iraq_War_2003 |Iraq War 2003]] | [[:Category:Target_Iran |Targeting Iran]]
 
[[:Category:Israel_Lobby |Israel Lobby]] | [[:Category:Northern_Ireland |The Conflict in the North of Ireland]] | [[:Category:Iraq_War_2003 |Iraq War 2003]] | [[:Category:Target_Iran |Targeting Iran]]
  
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We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register.  
 
We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register.  
  
 
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If you are unsure of where to start, you could expand some recently created but currently brief articles. Take a look at the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes page]] to see some noted as 'stubs' - articles that may just be a line or two and need fleshing out.  Or check out the automatically updated page which includes pages flagged by Powerbase editors as [[Special:Wantedpages|most wanted]].  See also our  [[Powerbase:Things you can do to help|Things you can do to help]] page. If you'd like some other suggestions closer to your interests, please email Powerbase managing editor at melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info
 
 
 
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[[How to research front groups]] | [[Resources for studying propaganda]] | [[Research using the web]]
 
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'''Disclaimer:''' Powerbase is an encyclopedia of people, issues and groups shaping the public agenda. It is a project of the non-profit [http://www.spinwatch.org Public Interest Investigations]&mdash;email melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info.
 
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Welcome to Powerbase - your guide to networks of power, lobbying and deceptive PR

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Powerbase is a free guide to networks of power, lobbying, public relations and the communications activities of governments and other interests. It is a project of Public Interest Investigations and Spinwatch. Read more...


Help us expose corporate capture, political spin and lies

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Fracking

{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/toTLr2yIJ5E%7C450%7Ccenter%7CWatch and share: 'Meet the Frackers: a Spinwatch lobbying tour'}} Our Fracking portal] tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide.

It sheds light on who is influencing the debate over fracking and the tactics used to persuade the public and our politicians.

Schools Portal

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Our Schools Portal examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up in recent years to profit from our schools.

It has been described as ‘the largest market opportunity’ since healthcare was privatised. 'Let's all go forth. Let's all make hay,' as one private equity investor at a 2015 UK conference succinctly put it.

We reveal the firms leading the reforms; the networks of lobbyists and think tanks working for them across continents; the politicians aiding them; the messages being used to sell these changes, and more...

Propaganda, conflict and war

{{#ev:vimeo|https:// vimeo.com/219533611|450|center|Watch: What is Propaganda? }}Powerbase focuses on communication, spin and propaganda in party politics and in war and peace. The database contains collections of articles on British propaganda, counterinsurgency, the neoconservatives, terror experts and the associated terrorism industry, which can influence public opinion and policy in the 'war on terror'. It also documents the disinformation and covert action activities of states, intelligence agencies, and their networks. Propaganda | Terror Experts and institutions | Neoconservative networks

Regional conflicts

Israel Lobby | The Conflict in the North of Ireland | Iraq War 2003 | Targeting Iran

The alcohol industry and policy

Powerbase's alcohol portal examines governance processes on alcohol and public policy. It reveals the connections between the industry and public policymakers and their relationships with the media, scientists. We focus largely on the most important policy actor - the alcohol industry - and its personnel, and aim to expose its links with alcohol lobby groups and alcohol lobbyists and PR people.

We review current research and debates within the field. The role alcohol science and scientists play in the policy process is also examined.

We also cover the alcohol NGOs, which are often poorly funded and struggle to raise public health issues against the plethora of other alcohol policy groups and the often covertly industry-funded alcohol front groups.

Visit all pages on alcohol in the alcohol category.

Elite networks and corporate power

Industry sectors


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  • Send an email to melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info saying who you are and your interests. If you are approved we'll send you a user name and password that allows you to log in and edit or add material.

Research and writing tips

How to research front groups | Resources for studying propaganda | Research using the web

If you are unsure of where to start, you could expand some recently created but currently brief articles. Take a look at the recent changes page to see some noted as 'stubs' - articles that may just be a line or two and need fleshing out. Or check out the automatically updated page which includes pages flagged by Powerbase editors as most wanted. See also our Things you can do to help page. If you'd like some suggestions closer to your interests, please email Powerbase's managing editor.

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Powerbase history

Powerbase was originally set up by Spinwatch in 2010 in collaboration with Lobbywatch, GM Watch Red Star Research and Corporate Watch, but put into effect by a wide variety of volunteers and independent researchers.

Contributors are now working on 19,141 articles.

Disclaimer: Powerbase is an encyclopedia of people, issues and groups shaping the public agenda. It is a project of the non-profit Public Interest Investigations—email melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info.

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