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  Sarah Bryner · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM

How has Citizens United changed campaigns?

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 8:55 PM

A message from OpenSecrets

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 4:16 PM

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  Anna Massoglia · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:47 PM

OpenSecrets delivered the news in 2023

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM

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December 20, 2023 at 9:05 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 8:31 PM

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December 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 1:52 AM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 7:46 PM

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November 17, 2023 at 5:31 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 7:55 PM

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November 7, 2023 at 5:54 PM

OpenSecrets has the resources for Election Day

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 4:15 PM

NewsMatch starts now, are you in?

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Money in politics can be scary. We can help.

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  Sheila Krumholtz · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Support Your Future — and Ours

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Lobbying affects you too

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  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Our democracy is at risk. But you can help.

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 6:12 PM

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July 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 8:58 PM

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June 21, 2023 at 9:29 PM

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 3:51 PM

We track the money to empower and educate you.

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Transparency in 2023

As we look ahead into the new year, I’d like to thank you for your continued commitment to OpenSecrets Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, As we look ahead into the new year, I’d like to thank you for your continued commitment to OpenSecrets. Thanks to your determination in revealing how money flows t…
  Jennifer Barrett · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:14 PM

We can become a user-funded organization

you’ve underscored the value in our society for a watchdog like OpenSecrets advocating for transparency and accountability. Dear friend of OpenSecrets, Today I am writing to you and all of our longtime readers with a humble reminder that you still have through the end of tomorrow to ([link rem…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 9:59 PM

You can make an impact in the struggle for transparency

You make our data collection and investigative reporting possible, and help us to keep our site and its resources free for public benefit.  Dear friend of OpenSecrets, When money’s influence is revealed, everyone benefits. That’s why you trust our data-driven reporting and analysis, because yo…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 3:45 PM

An opportunity for your gift to go even further!

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Quick update: just a few hours left and we are behind our goal.

At this time last year, we had twice the number of people compared to today. [link removed] Dear friend of OpenSecrets, We are falling behind where we hoped to be this Giving Tuesday, but I'm still optimistic we can hit our goal. So far, we have received donations from 25 readers when our …
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Stand for the truth on money in politics -- Giving Tuesday is here.

stand for transparency and accountability in government Dear valued reader, Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to recognize and support the people and organizations working on causes that inspire you. Today, we ask that you stand for transparency and accountability in government by supporting Open…
  Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Save the date - Giving Tuesday approaches!

I’m sure we’re far from the only organization reaching out to you on the eve of Giving Tuesday, so I’ll be brief.  Dear valued OpenSecrets reader, I’m sure we’re far from the only organization reaching out to you on the eve of Giving Tuesday, so I’ll be brief. This year, OpenSecrets has con…
  Sarah Bryner, Director of Research and Strategy · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 3:34 PM

You don't always hear from me

My name is Sarah Bryner, and I’m in charge of the OpenSecrets research team that's following the money on Election Day. Dear friend of OpenSecrets, You don’t usually get emails from me, but my name is Sarah Bryner, and I’m in charge of the OpenSecrets research team. I am writing to ask you …
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 3:44 PM

You expect the facts from us

What we raise now determines the work we are able to produce in the future — quality data and well-researched insights and analysis. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, At OpenSecrets, we value accuracy, transparency and accountability above all else. When you visit OpenSecrets.org ([link removed])…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Truth over profits. That's the nonprofit news difference.

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 1:44 PM

The long view on money in politics is getting harder

Let me level with you. It’s no simple task maintaining our database when so much money is moving throughout the system. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Our fall donor drive ends tonight, and I’m asking you to join OpenSecrets before the deadline by making a donation. ([link removed]) Let me lev…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM

How much will federal elections cost?

Last week, our researchers projected the total cost of this year’s midterm. The price tag? In the billions. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Last week, our researchers projected the total cost of this year’s midterm. The price tag? $9.3 billion. This total will easily exceed the 2018 midterms…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Money is creeping into ballot measures

In fact, across the 137 ballot measures that will be voted on this year, $475 million has already been spent by ballot measure committees. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, State ballot measures — propositions, amendments and referendums — are meant to give voters direct say on the laws and policies…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Spend Now. Disclose Later.

A tactic used by outside spending groups to keep their donors secret while spending big in 2022 primaries Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Spend now. Disclose later. That’s the mantra of so-called “pop-up” Super PACs that purposefully wait to launch until right before an election takes place. Th…
  Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Political fundraisers have been busy this cycle. So have we.

Without reporting on the impact of political dollars, voters will be left with an incomplete picture when they head to the polls. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, As primary season wraps and attentions turn to November, thank you for following OpenSecrets investigative reporting. Your readership an…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 2:59 PM

The people we power

For our data experts, a record-setting political fundraising year means more financial reports to collect, standardize, classify and investigate. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Following the money in politics requires a constant watchdog, but every election year feels like a race for our staff. I…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Why you follow OpenSecrets' reporting

Using decades of data, we can track a network of one of the most influential industries in Washington Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, You follow OpenSecrets because you want to cut through the noise — pushing past rhetoric to find the money and influential actors aligned on an issue. We don’t a…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Following the money behind the "stolen" election

Trump’s political operation and Republican Party committees have paid over $12.6 million to Jan. 6 rally organizers Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, The congressional hearings conducted by the January 6 committee have delivered revealing new details that chart the trajectory of former President Don…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Our spring donor drive ends tonight

Help OpenSecrets bring political money into the public eye Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Our spring donor drive ends tonight, and I’m asking you to join OpenSecrets before the deadline by making a donation now. ([link removed]) For nearly 40 years, we've been at the forefront of the money in …
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 1:04 PM

An island of facts in a sea of misinformation

OpenSecrets donor drive ends today. Help us reach our goal! OpenSecrets is an island of facts in a sea of misinformation. One of our donors sent this quote in a message. To us, it’s a thoughtful reminder that we’re supported by people who know the importance of reliable data and trustworthy jour…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 2:34 PM

The dark money behind the message

OpenSecrets tracked over $1B spent by dark money groups on television and digital ads meant to influence voters. Readers like you fuel our investigations, and your support gives us the means to pull at the threads of elusive dark money networks. With our spring donor drive ending in four days, pl…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

OpenSecrets: The Golden Rule of Primaries (May 17th)

join OpenSecrets in following the money that influences the most well-funded and hotly-contested races across the country.   Donate → ([link removed]) Dear Reader, the OpenSecrets community is filled with politically-savvy individuals who are deeply concerned about money’s influence in politics.…
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Keep them accountable to the people, not their portfolios

OpenSecrets' data revealed that elected officials had been profiting from the Coronavirus pandemic by using non-public information. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, With the 2022 primaries beginning in earnest, the headlines are providing a constant reminder for you about the value of OpenSecrets’ …
  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Need a guide for money in politics?

Join in supporting OpenSecrets during our new member drive!   Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Our spring donor drive starts today, and we have a goal of welcoming 100 new money-followers by the end of next week. As a group of independent researchers and journalists, we commit to serving your in…