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  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Powerful lobbying groups face off in the latest stimulus package.

Powerful lobbying groups face off in the latest stimulus package. OpenSecrets' weekly newsletter on Money-in-Politics Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser DONATE Jul…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Primaries and Conventions – the election countdown begins

Primaries and Conventions – the election countdown begins Dear Accountability Champion,   The 2020 election season now begins in earnest with just three weeks until the conventions and three months until voters head to the polls. The Ce…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 8:14 PM

A significant number of PPP loans went to political donors

A significant number of PPP loans went to political donors OpenSecrets' weekly newsletter on Money-in-Politics Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser July 23, 2020 T…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 12:14 PM

'Dark Money' groups gear up for November

'Dark Money' groups gear up for November This week's newsletter on money and politics. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser July 16, 2020 This week in money-in-pol…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Trump’s ad spending shows a candidate on the offensive.

Trump’s ad spending shows a candidate on the offensive. This week's newsletter on money and politics. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser July 9, 2020 This week i…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Why the 117th Congress will be only slightly more diverse than the 116th

Why the 117th Congress will be only slightly more diverse than the 116th OpenSecrets weekly newsletter Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser July 2, 2020 This week …
  OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Press Release: OpenSecrets unveils a new report on racial and gender diversity in the 117th Congress

Press Release: OpenSecrets unveils a new report on racial and gender diversity in the 117th Congress Although the 2020 field of candidates is the most diverse ever, the next Congress will likely be only marginally more diverse than the current one. …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Public data secures our independence

Public data secures our independence Dear Accountability Champion,   July 4th celebrations will look a little different this year due to the cancellation of many traditional events like parades and cookouts. But the election isn’t cance…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 8:14 PM

💸Trump is losing his financial advantage💸

💸Trump is losing his financial advantage💸 OpenSecrets weekly newsletter Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser June 25, 2020 This week in money-in-politics   …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 1:34 PM

OpenSecrets fights disinformation on social media

OpenSecrets fights disinformation on social media Dear Accountability Champion,   A recent claim on Instagram and Twitter pushed the story that Black Lives Matter funding collected from ActBlue goes directly to the Democratic Party and …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Next week's primaries feature some high-profile Democratic face-offs

Next week's primaries feature some high-profile Democratic face-offs OpenSecrets weekly newsletter Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser June 18, 2020 This week in …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Justice by the numbers: OpenSecrets data highlights influence of law enforcement in Congress

Justice by the numbers: OpenSecrets data highlights influence of law enforcement in Congress Dear Accountability Champion,   Across the U.S., amid calls for change over police brutality and racial equality, various interests are vying f…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Outside forces peddled influence in Tuesday's primaries

Outside forces peddled influence in Tuesday's primaries OpenSecrets weekly newsletter Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser June 11, 2020 This week in mo…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM

A win for transparency in the Georgia primary

A win for transparency in the Georgia primary Dear Accountability Advocate, An hour after OpenSecrets published a story about a super PAC that hid its donors from voters, the group filed a late report with the Federal Election Commissi…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 7:01 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: COVID-19 and societal discontent

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: COVID-19 and societal discontent This week in money and politics. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser June 4, 2020 This wee…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 10:49 PM

2020 election re-emerges with primaries across the nation – OpenSecrets brings hard facts to inform your vote

2020 election re-emerges with primaries across the nation – OpenSecrets brings hard facts to inform your vote Dear friend of OpenSecrets, In the face of the ongoing pandemic and unrest across the U.S., citizens are both hyper engaged a…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Without adequate disclosure, online ads are poised to wreak havoc on our election... again

Without adequate disclosure, online ads are poised to wreak havoc on our election… again Dear friend of OpenSecrets, With just five months until election day, Facebook and other social media platforms are being swarmed by political adv…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 12:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: ‘Dark money’ networks and digital ad wars

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: ‘Dark money’ networks and digital ad wars This week in money and politics. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser May 28, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 12:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: FEC returns to quorum

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: FEC returns to quorum Also: New looks at outside groups Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser May 21, 2020 This week in money…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 12:14 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Trump campaign spends on legal fees

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Trump campaign spends on legal fees Also: Montana's Senate race gets national attention Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser May 14, 2020 …
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 12:16 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: A closer look at The Lincoln Project, the latest focus of the President's ire.

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: A closer look at The Lincoln Project, the latest focus of the President's ire. Also: a continued examination of our lawmakers' personal finances. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Defending your right to know about financial conflicts of interest

Defending your right to know about financial conflicts of interest  Dear friend of OpenSecrets, A heartfelt thanks to all of our OpenSecrets community for your support and to those who have given recently. We are all rightfully focused…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Staying connected and keeping you informed

Staying connected and keeping you informed  Dear friend of OpenSecrets, Today the global community is marking a day of unity and giving with #GivingTuesdayNow, and OpenSecrets is set to give back in challenging times. As we begin a thi…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 6:04 PM

OpenSecrets needs your support tomorrow during #GivingTuesdayNow

OpenSecrets needs your support tomorrow during #GivingTuesdayNow DONATE Dear friend of OpenSecrets,   Tomorrow is the start of #GivingTuesdayNow, a campaign to support nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 8:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Lobbying spending reaches near-record levels over COVID-19

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Lobbying spending reaches near-record levels over COVID-19 Also: Personal financial disclosures reveal large purchases by lawmakers in pharma and tech stocks Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Support OpenSecrets during #GivingTuesdayNow

Support OpenSecrets during #GivingTuesdayNow DONATE Dear friend of OpenSecrets,   Volatility is the new normal, and everyone is thinking about what the future will look like. But even with uncertainty surrounding the elec…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Congress is made up of mostly millionaires

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Congress is made up of mostly millionaires  Also: New filings give us insight into fundraising ahead of 2020 Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser April …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 11:04 AM

Personal financial disclosures reveal lawmakers’ net worth amid increased public interest in stock-holdings

Personal financial disclosures reveal lawmakers’ net worth amid increased public interest in stock-holdings Dear friend of OpenSecrets,   Personal financial disclosure (PFD) filings give the public insight into the finances of key gover…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Coronavirus drives explosion of lobbying activity – get the story first with Article Alert

Coronavirus drives explosion of lobbying activity – get the story first with Article Alert Dear friend of OpenSecrets, From Six Flags to the New York Metropolitan Opera House, organizations that normally eschew politics are finding the need for a…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 8:54 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Senate Republicans find themselves outraised

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Senate Republicans find themselves outraised Also: Coronavirus related lobbying continues Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser April 16th, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Innovating and staying connected: CRP offers free online classes on money in politics

Innovating and staying connected: CRP offers free online classes on money in politics DONATE "Preparing for the transition to remote teaching I learned of CRP's webinars. Within days, my high school U.S. Government class…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 8:14 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The Democratic primary shrinks to 1

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The Democratic primary shrinks to 1 Also: Trump endorses a controversial drug, and the energy industry seeks aid Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser Ap…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 12:14 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Super PACs and 'dark money' groups attack Trump over coronavirus response

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Super PACs and 'dark money' groups attack Trump over coronavirus response Also: the gun industry and newspapers lobby for relief Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Staying accountable in challenging times

Staying accountable in challenging times Dear friend of OpenSecrets, At its core, the Center for Responsive Politics is committed to uncovering the story behind news, and our website OpenSecrets.org is open 24/7. Bringing the public a…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 8:14 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: What did lobbying achieve in the stimulus bill?

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: What did lobbying achieve in the stimulus bill? Also: continued coverage of Senate stock selling Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser March 26th, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 2:46 PM

OpenSecrets exposes lawmakers shielding their assets — but not the public

OpenSecrets exposes lawmakers shielding their assets — but not the public Dear friend of OpenSecrets, On Thursday, OpenSecrets broke the news that Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and his wife Brooke sold betwe…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 12:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: A Sunshine Week look at super PACs abusing loopholes in campaign finance law to keep their donors secret

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: A Sunshine Week look at super PACs abusing loopholes in campaign finance law to keep their donors secret Also: Lobbying amid the coronavirus pandemic  Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 10:19 PM

On its 15th anniversary, why Sunshine Week is more important this year than ever before...

On its 15th anniversary, why Sunshine Week is more important this year than ever before… Dear friend of OpenSecrets, A citizen’s right to know what their government is doing is essential in a democracy. After all, whatever the government does is do…
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 11:15 AM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: It is a different (but still expensive) race for the Democratic nomination

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: It is a different (but still expensive) race for the Democratic nomination Also: FEC nominee Trey Trainor faces the Senate Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 1:33 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Post Super-Tuesday, the Democratic contest takes shape

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Post Super-Tuesday, the Democratic contest takes shape Also: A new nominee for the FEC Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser March 5th, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 9:16 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Post Super Tuesday, the Democratic contest takes shape

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Post Super Tuesday, the Democratic contest takes shape Also: A new nominee for the FEC Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser March 5th, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 1:46 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The 2020 Democratic Primary is already the most expensive ever.

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The 2020 Democratic Primary is already the most expensive ever.  Also: A look at South Carolina, Super Tuesday and CPAC Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Give the gift of transparency, get accountable government.

Give the gift of transparency, get accountable government. Dear friend of OpenSecrets,  There’s no quid pro quo. It’s our birthday so we are calling upon the millions of OpenSecrets followers—from power users that consume our data to en…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 9:14 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Every major 2020 Democrat is now backed by at least one outside group

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Every major 2020 Democrat is now backed by at least one outside group and there is not much they can do to stop it. Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 9:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The Democratic field winnows heading into Nevada

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: The Democratic field winnows heading into Nevada And national interests look at state level races Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser February 13th, 20…
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 1:41 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Focus turns to New Hampshire

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Focus turns to New Hampshire With Iowa still very much in the picture Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser February 6th, 2020 …
  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 5:15 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Tracking the impeachment teams' political contributions as super PACs gear up for Iowa

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Tracking the impeachment teams' political contributions as super PACs gear up for Iowa Also, Lobbying reached a near record high in 2019 Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  Shiela Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 1:53 PM

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Observing the 10 year anniversary of Citizens United

OpenSecrets.org Newsletter: Observing the 10 year anniversary of Citizens United A series of articles looking at the historic decision's impact Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser …
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 1:14 PM

OpenSecrets Newsletter: 10 years under Citizens United — what has changed?

OpenSecrets Newsletter: 10 years under Citizens United — what has changed? Your weekly newsletter on money-in-politics Your weekly newsletter on money in politics. View this email in your browser January 16th, 2020 …
  The Center for Responsive Politics · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

More money, less transparency: Ten years after Citizens United

More money, less transparency: Ten years after Citizens United Dear friend of OpenSecrets,  Ten years after the Citizens United ruling the impact is clear: there is more money flowing through the campaign finance system and less transpar…