Zack Kopplin

Zack Kopplin is an investigative journalist and activist who writes about science education issues.

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Trump’s Longtime Lobbyist Has Iffy Middle East Connections

Fawaz answers all our questions about his alleged dealings with Iran, Hezbollah, and a notorious drug trafficker. But for Trump’s family lobbyist this doesn’t look good.

Zack Kopplin

GOLD RUSH

The Shady Connections of a General Who Made It Rain in Iraq

The war hero became a shrewd businessman, but in Iraq it’s hard to do big business without making some highly dubious connections.

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ABOUT FACE

Military Contractor Withdraws IPO After Daily Beast Reports

The company planned to sell $100 million in shares. That was before allegations of theft, security failures, animal abuse, and rigged security inspections.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY

Did U.S. Payoffs to Iraqi Officials Open the Door for ISIS?

An investigation by the independent Government Accountability Project exposes accusations that a hidden network of corruption cost U.S. taxpayers billions.

Zack Kopplin