Dear Reader,
This weekend’s attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump is a stark reminder of the intense and sometimes dangerous polarization and rhetoric in our current political climate. In light of these events, we find it more important than ever to reflect on the critical role that transparency and accountability in politics play in fostering a healthier democracy and rebuilding Americans’ trust in our government.
We believe that by understanding where political money comes from and how it is spent, we can better address some of the root causes of polarization.
As we release our 2023 Annual Report, we present comprehensive data that sheds light on the financial forces shaping our political landscape. Replete with a new look and feel, you can view all the projects we worked on, top-line visualizations of our impact, our data, and a heartfelt note from our outgoing Executive Director, Sheila Krumholz.
Even last year, a non-election year, the activity of money in politics was vast. Our work helped folks connect the dots around the how and why political decisions were made.
Take a look for yourselves, and then check out some of our latest articles and data deep-dives on our website.
