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Donna McKee's avatar

I always knew the Mellons were big players in the plutocracy, but I did not realize just how big, and how much racism, misogyny and eugenics was ingrained in the family dynasty. How was Lewis Powell, author of the infamous Powell Memo, which has served as the blueprint for the rise of the reactionary right since the 1970s, connected with them?

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Brian Ross's avatar

Great question! We’re only at Part I. More is coming :) again, the Powell Memo is a symptom. Wait until you meet Richard “Dickie“ Mellon Scaife, the worst human being ever to occupy US soil.

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