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| '''Political Research Associates''' (PRA) (formerly Midwest Research, Chicago, |
'''Political Research Associates''' (PRA) (formerly Midwest Research, Chicago, 1981–1987), named and known on the ] as '''PublicEye.org''', is a non-profit research group located in ]. | ||
| ==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
| PRA studies the ] political ], as well as ], and ] organizations. It has a full-time staff of six. The director is Rev. Dr. ]. Dr. Jean V. Hardisty was the director from 1981 to 2004. ] is the group's senior analyst. Researchers include Tarso Luís Ramos and Pam Chamberlain. |
PRA studies the ] political ], as well as ], and ] organizations. It has a full-time staff of six. The director is Rev. Dr. ]. Dr. Jean V. Hardisty was the director from 1981 to 2004. ] is the group's senior analyst. Researchers include Tarso Luís Ramos and Pam Chamberlain. | ||
| PRA publishes a journal, ''The Public Eye'', three times a year, which reports on specific and current movements or trends within the U.S. political Right, and also produces special reports, past examples of which include "Calculated Compassion," which details attacks on ]s and ]s, and "Decades of Distortion," which alleged ]ing of welfare recipients. |
PRA publishes a journal, ''The Public Eye'', three times a year, which reports on specific and current movements or trends within the U.S. political Right, and also produces special reports, past examples of which include "Calculated Compassion," which details attacks on ]s and ]s, and "Decades of Distortion," which alleged ]ing of welfare recipients.<ref name="about"></ref> | ||
| The group provides public speakers, and has staff on hand to answer queries from journalists, researchers, and activists. Its annual funding of approximately $700,000 per year comes from foundation grants, individual contributions, and the sale of research materials. Expenditures are directed toward staffing, general & administrative expenses, programs and fundraising.<ref> See page 16</ref> . Among its major donors are the ] and the ]. |
The group provides public speakers, and has staff on hand to answer queries from journalists, researchers, and activists. Its annual funding of approximately $700,000 per year comes from foundation grants, individual contributions, and the sale of research materials. Expenditures are directed toward staffing, general & administrative expenses, programs and fundraising.<ref> See page 16</ref> . Among its major donors are the ] and the ]. | ||
| PRA is supported by a number of ] and ] activists, including Anne Braden of the ], and Suzanne Pharr of the ]. Pharr has written that PRA "sets the standard for researchers and political analysts of integrity," and describes the group's research as "thorough, thoughtful, carefully researched, and presented within a broad context of understanding of the complex relationships and activities of the Right." <ref name="about" /> | PRA is supported by a number of ] and ] activists, including Anne Braden of the ], and Suzanne Pharr of the ]. Pharr has written that PRA "sets the standard for researchers and political analysts of integrity," and describes the group's research as "thorough, thoughtful, carefully researched, and presented within a broad context of understanding of the complex relationships and activities of the Right." <ref name="about" /> | ||
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Political Research Associates File:PRAlogo.png Founded 1981, changed name to PRA in 1987 Founder Dr. Jean V. Hardisty Type non-profit organization Focus Studying the U.S. political right Location Area served Worldwide Key people Katherine Hancock Ragsdale, Chip Berlet, Tarso Luís Ramos, Pam Chamberlain Revenue $700,000
Political Research Associates (PRA) (formerly Midwest Research, Chicago, 1981–1987), named and known on the Web as PublicEye.org, is a non-profit research group located in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Mission
PRA studies the U.S. political right wing, as well as white supremacists, and paramilitary organizations. It has a full-time staff of six. The director is Rev. Dr. Katherine Hancock Ragsdale. Dr. Jean V. Hardisty was the director from 1981 to 2004. Chip Berlet is the group's senior analyst. Researchers include Tarso Luís Ramos and Pam Chamberlain.
PRA publishes a journal, The Public Eye, three times a year, which reports on specific and current movements or trends within the U.S. political Right, and also produces special reports, past examples of which include "Calculated Compassion," which details attacks on gays and lesbians, and "Decades of Distortion," which alleged scapegoating of welfare recipients.
The group provides public speakers, and has staff on hand to answer queries from journalists, researchers, and activists. Its annual funding of approximately $700,000 per year comes from foundation grants, individual contributions, and the sale of research materials. Expenditures are directed toward staffing, general & administrative expenses, programs and fundraising. . Among its major donors are the Public Welfare Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
PRA is supported by a number of progressive and liberal activists, including Anne Braden of the Southern Organizing Committee, and Suzanne Pharr of the Highlander Research Center. Pharr has written that PRA "sets the standard for researchers and political analysts of integrity," and describes the group's research as "thorough, thoughtful, carefully researched, and presented within a broad context of understanding of the complex relationships and activities of the Right."
See also
- Clouds Blur the Rainbow, 1987 report by Chip Berlet
References
- ^ PRA: About Us
- PRA Annual Report 2003-2004 See page 16
External links
- PublicEye.org - The Website of Political Research Associates