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− | + | '''[[Powerbase:About|Powerbase]] is a guide to networks of power, lobbying, public relations and the communications activities of governments and other interests. It is a project of [http://www.spinwatch.org Public Interest Investigations and Spinwatch]. ([[About_Powerbase |Read more...]])''' | |
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− | + | '''[[Alcohol:Portal|Alcohol]] | [[Climate_Portal|Climate]] | [[Counter-Terrorism Portal|Counter-Terrorism]] | [[Finance_Lobbying_Portal|Finance Lobbying]] | [[Foodspin_Portal|Foodspin]] | [[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]] | [[Scotland:_Portal|Scotland]] | [[Spooks Portal|Spooks]] | [[State Violence and Collusion Project]] | [[Terrorism_Expertise_Portal|Terror Expertise]] | [[Water_Portal|Water]]''' | |
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+ | '''Powerbase is overseen by an [[User:David|editor]], [[User:Melissa Jones|managing editor]] and several associate portal editors. We have a policy of [[Powerbase:A Guide to Referencing|strict referencing]] and on dealing with [[Powerbase Corrections and Right of Reply|corrections]].''' | ||
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+ | ===Volunteer with us=== | ||
− | We | + | '''We always welcome new contributors - read how you''' '''[[Powerbase:How to Register as a User|can sign up as user]]'''. |
− | + | Powerbase documents the communication, PR, spin and propaganda activities of [[:Category:Public_relations_firms |public relations firms]]. It includes profiles on [[think tanks]], [[front groups]] funded by industry and [[industry-friendly experts]] who can influence public opinion and public policy on behalf of transnational corporations or other special interests. | |
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+ | ===What we do=== | ||
+ | We focus on transparency issues by profiling and investigating the activities of [[lobbying]] firms, [[:Category:Lobbyists|lobbyists]] and [[corporate lobby groups]]. The relationship between special interests and elected representatives is catalogued in our MEPedia database. We also examine the '[[revolving door]]' between politics and special interests. | ||
− | + | Another focus is on communication, spin and [[:Category:Propaganda|propaganda]] in party politics and in war and peace. We also cover public interest reporting on many controversial issues such as the nuclear debate, climate change, [[Water_Portal|water]], [[Alcohol:Portal|alcohol]], food, [[GM_Watch:_Portal|genetically modified food and crops]], and the [[Pharma_Portal|pharmaceutical industry]]. The database is a public interest resource that monitors and documents both positive and negative activities in relation to spin. We include pages on [[whistleblowers]], on critics and victims of spin, on those whose work is spun by others, and those who are associated with PR – as well as on those who practice and promote spin. See our definition of [[Definition_of_spin|'spin']]. | |
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− | [[ | + | '''Our [[Nuclear Spin]] portal tracks the companies, people and organisations behind the campaign to build new''' nuclear power stations in the UK and worldwide. <br>It provides information on who is influencing the debate about nuclear energy, and the techniques and tactics they use to persuade the public that we need more nuclear power. |
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+ | [[: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. | 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. | ||
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===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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+ | [[MEPedia]] profiles current Members of the European Parliament, focusing on issues of transparency, conflict of interest and the revolving door. It is a resource for members of the public across Europe to find out basic information about selected MEPs, their financial and political interests, and their voting history and comments on issues related to transparency, accountability and conflicts of interest. | ||
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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]]. | ||
− | We | + | 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 also cover the [[:Category:Alcohol_NGOs| alcohol NGOs]], which are often poorly funded and struggle to raise public health issues against the plethora of other [[:Category:Alcohol_Policy_Groups| alcohol policy groups]] and the often covertly industry-funded [[:Category:Alcohol_Front_Groups| alcohol front groups]]. | |
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+ | '''Visit all pages on alcohol in the [[:Category:Alcohol| alcohol category]].''' | ||
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+ | *portals on [[Nuclear Spin]], [[Neoconservatives Portal|Neoconservatives]], [[GMWatch: Portal|GM]], [[Alcohol:Portal|Alcohol]], [[Lobbying]] and [[Terrorism Expertise Portal| Terrorism expertise]] | ||
+ | *[[Lobbying regulation - chronology 2010-2019 |Lobbying regulation - chronology 2010-2019]] | ||
+ | *profiles on think tanks such as [[Policy Exchange]], [[Sense About Science]] and the [[Henry Jackson Society: Project for Democratic Geopolitics]] | ||
+ | *profiles on the libertarian [[LM Network|Living Marxism Network]] and [[spiked]] magazine | ||
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<h4>Looking for somewhere to start?</h4> | <h4>Looking for somewhere to start?</h4> | ||
We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register as a User. | We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register as a User. | ||
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* Send an email to melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info saying who you are and your interests. If you are approved as a User you will be sent a User name and password to enable you to log in and edit or contribute material. | * Send an email to melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info saying who you are and your interests. If you are approved as a User you will be sent a User name and password to enable you to log in and edit or contribute material. | ||
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− | '''Disclaimer:''' Powerbase is an encyclopedia of people, issues and groups shaping the public agenda. It is a project of the [http://www.spinwatch.org | + | '''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]—email melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info. |
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