INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
In service to the truth above all else
The exploitation of marginalized Black and Brown peoples that shaped Western history traces back to 15th-century church and legal doctrines establishing Christian supremacy as justification for conquest. These Papal Bulls of the Age of Discovery set the theological precedent that transformed Christian ethics to permit race-based chattel slavery.
J.R. Majewski, a Republican congressional candidate from Ohio, gained national attention after multiple investigations revealed that he had misrepresented both his Air Force record and his educational background. Reporting by the Associated Press and other outlets contradicted his claims of combat service in Afghanistan, prompting party leaders and donors to distance themselves from his campaign.
On May 21, 2025, Trump hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office for what was supposed to be a discussion on tariffs. Instead, Trump blindsided President Ramaphosa by accusing his government of allowing a so-called “white genocide” against farmers, presenting videos and images as purported evidence that were factually incorrect or unrelated to the current South African government’s position. This report examines how this misinformation reached the Oval Office and the groups responsible for creating and spreading it.
AIPAC: Power, Policy, and Influence
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is one of the most powerful lobbying groups in U.S. politics, shaping policy and opinion on issues related to Israel for over six decades. Operating through its nonprofit arm—the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF)—and its political action committee, AIPAC PAC, the organization funds congressional trips, directs campaign contributions, and mobilizes donor networks to influence legislation and elections.
Kenneth Copland and the KCM Ministries
Copeland’s immense wealth—estimated in the hundreds of millions—has drawn public scrutiny, particularly for his tax-exempt mansion, private jet fleet, and refusal to join major financial accountability associations. His ministry was a key focus of the U.S. Senate inquiry into televangelist finances, which raised questions about the blurred line between religious mission and personal enrichment.
