May marks a time of civic reflection.
From Memorial Day to the anniversaries of key moments in American history, we are reminded why transparency in government matters.
This month, we’re reflecting on the legacy of Senator John McCain, born May 1936. Senator McCain spent much of his career fighting for campaign finance reform and warning against the outsized influence of money in politics. As one of the leading proponents of the landmark Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, he engineered the first major update to campaign finance laws in a quarter-century. His work laid a foundation for greater accountability, a critical asset that OpenSecrets builds upon every single day.
We're asking you to join that legacy. During our May Donor Drive, we’re aiming for 100 new donors and $10,000 in contributions by May 31 to support our nonpartisan investigations into campaign contributions, lobbying, and political influence.
Your gift helps OpenSecrets provide data that is available and accessible so that every voter, journalist, and citizen can follow the money and hold power to account.
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