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Kathy Kiely

Kathy Kiely, a Washington, DC-based journalist and teacher, has reported and edited national politics for a number of news organizations, including USA TODAY, National Journal, The New York Daily News and The Houston Post. She been involved in the coverage of every presidential campaign since 1980.

Articles by this author

Doing What the Feds Won’t on Corporate Political Disclosure

A tiny Washington nonprofit is trying to do what Congress and the SEC won't.

Kathy Kiely · Oct 1, 2016

Guess Who’s Winning the Argument on Trade?

A top AFL-CIO economist tries not to say, "I told you so."

Kathy Kiely · Sep 16, 2016

The Making of Donald Trump, As Told by a Journalistic Nemesis

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Cay Johnston says his new book is "basically everything Donald Trump wants to make sure you do not know."

Kathy Kiely · Aug 6, 2016

What Matters More than the NRA’s Money

"Passion counts for a lot in politics," says an ex-state senator who has been on the receiving end.

Kathy Kiely · Jun 17, 2016

Money Merry-Go-Round: Emails Show How Wall Street Execs and Alums Crafted Trade Bill

FOIA disclosure documents chummy relationship between trade negotiator and big investment banks.

Kathy Kiely · Jun 2, 2016

‘Our Congress:’ Protesters Say Democracy Is Awakening

‘Our Congress:’ Protesters Say Democracy Is Awakening

On an April Sunday, more than 200 organizations united in Washington to fight for voting rights and campaign finance reform.

Kathy Kiely · Apr 18, 2016

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