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'''[[Alcohol:Portal|Alcohol]] | [[Climate_Portal|Climate]] | [[Counter-Terrorism Portal|Counter-Terrorism]] | [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Category:Counterjihad Counterjihad] | [[Finance_Lobbying_Portal|Finance Lobbying]] | [[Foodspin_Portal|Foodspin]] | [[Fracking lobbying firms| Fracking]] | [[GM_Watch:_Portal|GMWatch]] | [[Health_Portal|Health]] | [[Israel Lobby Portal|Israel Lobby]] | [[Lobbying_Portal|Lobbying]] | [[MEPedia]] | [[Mining and Metals]] | [[Neoconservatives_Portal|Neoconservatives]] | [[Northern_Ireland_Portal|Northern Ireland]] | [[Nuclear_spin|Nuclear Spin]] | [[Pharma Portal|Pharma]] | [[Propaganda Portal|Propaganda]] | [[Revolving Door| The Revolving Door]] | [[Schools Portal|Schools]] | [[Scotland:_Portal|Scotland]] | [[Spooks Portal|Spooks]] | [[State Violence and Collusion Project]] | [[Terrorism_Expertise_Portal|Terror Expertise]] | [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Category:Think_Tanks Think Tanks] | [[Water_Portal|Water]] |''' and hosting since 2015...the '''[[UndercoverResearch_Portal|Undercover Research Group]] |'''
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'''[[Alcohol:Portal|Alcohol]] | [[Arms Trade Lobbying Portal|Arms Trade Lobbying]] | [[Brexit Portal|Brexit]] | [[Climate_Portal|Climate]] | [[Counter-Terrorism Portal|Counter-Terrorism]] | [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Category:Counterjihad Counterjihad] | [[Finance_Lobbying_Portal|Finance Lobbying]] | [[Foodspin_Portal|Foodspin]] | [[Fracking_Portal| Fracking]] | [[GM_Watch:_Portal|GMWatch]] | [[Health_Portal|Health]] | [[Israel Lobby Portal|Israel Lobby]] | [[Lobbying_Portal|Lobbying]] | [[MEPedia]] | [[Mining and Metals]] | [[Neoconservatives_Portal|Neoconservatives]] | [[Northern_Ireland_Portal|Northern Ireland]] | [[Nuclear_spin|Nuclear Spin]] | [[Pharma Portal|Pharma]] | [[Propaganda Portal|Propaganda]] | [[Revolving Door| The Revolving Door]] | [[Schools Portal|Schools]] | [[Scotland:_Portal|Scotland]] | [[Spooks Portal|Spooks]] | [[State Violence and Collusion Project]] | [[Terrorism_Expertise_Portal|Terror Expertise]] | [http://powerbase.info/index.php/Category:Think_Tanks Think Tanks] | [[Water_Portal|Water]] |''' and hosting since 2015...the '''[[UndercoverResearch_Portal|Undercover Research Group]] |
  
 
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'''Our new [[Brexit Portal|guide to Brexit lobbying]] aims to shed light on the people and organisations jostling for position to use this 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to advance their own interests.
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We reveal the networks of lobbyists-for-hire and think tanks working for big business and the politicians aiding them. '''[[Brexit Portal|Read more...]]'''
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{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/toTLr2yIJ5E|450|center|'''Watch and share: 'Meet the Frackers: a Spinwatch lobbying tour''''}}
 
{{#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>
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Our '''[[Fracking Portal]]''' tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide. <br>
 
 
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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. '''[[Fracking Portal|Read more...]]'''
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'''Our [[Schools Portal]] examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up to profit from our schools.  
 
'''Our [[Schools Portal]] examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up 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.
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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. [[Schools Portal| Read more]]  
 
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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 [[Schools Portal|more]]...
 
 
 
 
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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.   
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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 disinformation and covert action by states, [[:Category:Spooks |intelligence agencies]], and their networks.   
 
[[:category:Propaganda |Propaganda]] | [[:category:Terrorexpertise |Terror Experts and institutions]]  | [[:Category:Neocons |Neoconservative networks]]  
 
[[:category:Propaganda |Propaganda]] | [[:category:Terrorexpertise |Terror Experts and institutions]]  | [[:Category:Neocons |Neoconservative networks]]  
 
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Powerbase's [[Alcohol:Portal|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 [[:Category:Alcohol_Industry| alcohol industry]] - and its [[:Category:Alcohol_Industry_People| personnel]], and aim to expose its links with [[:Category:Alcohol_Lobby_Groups| alcohol lobby groups]] and [[:Category:Alcohol_Lobbyists_and_PR_people| alcohol lobbyists and PR people]].   
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Powerbase's [[Alcohol:Portal|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 [[:Category:Alcohol_Industry| alcohol industry]] - and its [[:Category:Alcohol_Industry_People| personnel]], and aim to expose its links with [[:Category:Alcohol_Lobby_Groups| alcohol lobby groups]] and [[:Category:Alcohol_Lobbyists_and_PR_people| alcohol lobbyists and PR people]].   
  
 
We review current research and debates within the field. The role [[:Category:Alcohol_Science_and_Scientists| alcohol science and scientists]] play in the policy process is also examined.
 
We review current research and debates within the field. The role [[:Category:Alcohol_Science_and_Scientists| alcohol science and scientists]] play in the policy process is also examined.
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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.  
  
* 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.  
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<h4>Research and writing tips</h4>
 
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[[How to research front groups]] | [[Resources for studying propaganda]] | [[Research using the web]]
 
[[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 [[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 suggestions closer to your interests, please email Powerbase's managing editor.
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If you're 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 '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 suggestions closer to your interests, please email Powerbase's managing editor.
  
 
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Brexit Portal - NEW!

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Our new guide to Brexit lobbying aims to shed light on the people and organisations jostling for position to use this 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to advance their own interests.

We reveal the networks of lobbyists-for-hire and think tanks working for big business and the politicians aiding them. Read more...

Fracking Portal

{{#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. Read more...

Schools Portal

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Our Schools Portal examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up 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. Read 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 disinformation and covert action by states, intelligence agencies, and their networks. Propaganda | Terror Experts and institutions | Neoconservative networks

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