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We are proud to share a recent Washington Post article that examines the growing influence of money in politics and the critical role transparency plays in holding power accountable. The piece features OpenSecrets’ data and perspective and reflects on what it means to pursue transparency at a moment when political spending is reaching historic highs.
The article explores how outside spending has exploded over the past decade, how wealthy donors and special interests continue to shape elections and public policy, and why many Americans feel cynical about whether meaningful reform is still possible.
Most importantly, it highlights OpenSecrets’ renewed push to make money-in-politics data more accessible and useful for voters, journalists, and researchers, not to deepen cynicism, but to support accountability and informed civic participation.
We are grateful to collaborate with The Washington Post to bring these issues to a broader audience, especially as we look ahead to the 2026 election cycle.
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