Sarah Bryner · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM

How has Citizens United changed campaigns?

Our elections have gotten more expensive since Citizen's United, but we will keep following the money to see where it goes. Dear Reader, It’s been 14 years since the Supreme Court ruled the prohibition on independent expenditures by corporations violated the First Amendment. What followed was a mass…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 8:55 PM

A message from OpenSecrets

 Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, I’ve been “wrapping up” for many months now, but today I’m writing my last letter to our OS community, saying goodbye to my colleagues and friends who are like family to me, and sending my thanks to our board and staff. It has been my great honor to lead OpenSecrets (an…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 4:16 PM

OpenSecrets is grateful for your support!

Thank you for making our work possible Dear Reader,  As this year draws to a close, we want to sincerely thank you for standing alongside us in our fight for increased government transparency at every level. We are honored that you chose OpenSecrets as a place to get unbiased news and reporting.Toda…

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  Anna Massoglia · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 7:47 PM

OpenSecrets delivered the news in 2023

What article did you find most interesting? Dear Reader,  In the current political climate, OpenSecrets’ transparency and accountability work has never been more essential to understanding the money influencing democracy. For this reason, we are proud to offer unbiased and nonpartisan reporting on t…

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Make a tax deductible gift to OpenSecrets before Dec. 31!

You still have time to make an impact in 2023 Dear Reader,  Did you know that OpenSecrets is a registered 501(c)(3)? Meaning that gifts made to OpenSecrets are tax deductible. You can even donate through your IRA as a qualified charitable distribution. Time is running out to make a gift in 2023, but…

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  Erika Palacios · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Your gift to OpenSecrets will be doubled today!

Support independent journalism Dear Reader,  Our NewsMatch campaign is off to a strong start, but there is still time for you to make a gift and see your impact doubled. Thanks to our amazing community match partners, every gift you make through the end of the year will be matched, up to $40,000.Wil…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 8:31 PM

You can help the fight for government transparency

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM

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Our supporters mean the world to us! Dear Reader,  OpenSecrets is proud to offer our award-winning research and analysis to the general public for free, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Our website provides a deep dive into lobbying from some of the biggest organizations and industries in…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 1:52 AM

Help us hit our Giving Tuesday goal!

It’s not too late to support OpenSecrets Dear Reader,  Giving Tuesday is almost over and we are so close to hitting our goal this year! 150 donors have contributed over $8,000 dollars to support the mission of OpenSecrets. If you haven’t had a chance to support us today, there is still time.   Did y…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Giving News Day is here - support independent journalism!

Will you make a gift today to sustain our newsroom? Dear Reader,  At OpenSecrets we are proud to be the most comprehensive money-in-politics watchdog and database providing news and information free to the public. Today, on Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider supporting independent nonprofit ne…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 7:46 PM

OpenSecrets is grateful for you

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Have you heard? Giving Tuesday is almost here!

You can support OpenSecrets this year. Dear Reader,  Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, a day to uplift and encourage people to do good. A day when people unite to show how important and influential individual giving is to transforming the world around us. On this Giving Tuesday, OpenSecrets …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Your support is what makes our work possible.

We truly appreciate your interest in OpenSecrets Dear Reader,  We’re just over one week into our NewsMatch campaign and 150 generous supporters have made a donation to ensure we can continue being the public’s go-to source for all things money in politics. Your support makes possible our reporting …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 5:54 PM

OpenSecrets has the resources for Election Day

We are proud to offer data and news to help you make your decision. Dear Reader,  Today is Election Day for many Americans, and whether you're participating in a general or special election, a municipal race, ballot measure, school board elections, or other, it's our civic duty to exercise our right…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 4:15 PM

NewsMatch starts now, are you in?

You can help support independent news in 2024. Dear Reader,  Today we kick off our participation in NewsMatch, a collaborative fundraising campaign to empower independent journalism. If you make a gift as a new donor between now and the end of the year, you will help us unlock bonus funding from New…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Your Future Planning Can Support Good Government

FreeWills free resource can get you started Dear Reader,  I'm writing to remind you about the free resource we recently shared – FreeWill’s online estate planning tool. Creating or updating your estate plan has never been so accessible and cost-effective. In just 20 minutes online, you can ensure yo…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Money in politics can be scary. We can help.

Our resources shine a light on the boogeymen in politics. Dear Reader,  Understanding what is happening with money-in-politics isn’t always easy. OpenSecrets strives to make following the money simple and easy to understand. Our research tools are designed to be user friendly, and our newsroom routi…

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  Sheila Krumholtz · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Support Your Future — and Ours

An exciting announcement from OpenSecrets Dear Reader,  Today, we are thrilled to introduce our partnership with FreeWill: a free online estate planning tool. Having an up-to-date estate plan is an essential act of care for your loved ones, your possessions, and your legacy.  Nearly 67% of Americans…

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Lobbying affects you too

Billions are spent to lobby issues that concern you. Dear Reader,  Political spending goes far beyond campaign mailers and television ads. In fact, lobbying is a multibillion-dollar industry where companies, labor unions, trade associations and other influential organizations spend massive amounts o…

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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.

Are you ready to support our cause? Dear Reader,  Today is Democracy Day, in which newsrooms all over America are calling attention to the crisis facing our own democracy. We know the importance of providing the public with the context and information they need to understand the risk our democracy i…

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Keep independent news available for all

Support OpenSecrets today. Dear Reader,  Did you know that, in addition to original research and data, OpenSecrets is also an independent newsroom? Our Editorial Independence Policy serves as an important guardrail for our reporters — and guarantee for our readers. Our reporting isn't influenced by …

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  OpenSecrets · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Are your affairs in order?

August is National Make-A-Will month. A timely reminder of the importance of getting your affairs in order. It's National Make-A-Will Month Dear Reader,Did you know that August is recognized as National Make-A-Will Month? It serves as a timely reminder of the significance of creating and updating …

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  Victoria Sorg · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Here’s why we need you today

Help us keep OpenSecrets free for everyone! Dear Reader,  Today is the end of our Summer Donor Drive and we are asking once more for your support. We’ve had many wonderful friends make a donation to help us reach 100 donors in three weeks and would be honored if you joined us as a new supporter toda…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Can you help OpenSecrets today?

You can make a difference right now. Dear Reader,  When you want to know who is giving money to Supreme Court justices, you turn to Open Secrets. When you want to understand what “dark money” is, you come to us. When you want to explore financial data for your local elections, we are here for you. W…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 9:29 PM

The summer donor drive starts now! Are you in?

Have you read the latest from OpenSecrets? Dear Reader,  Last week, our brilliant OpenSecrets reporting team dropped a bombshell of an investigative report. They uncovered previously unreported contributions made by Publix heiress Julia Fancelli to "dark money" groups involved in the rally preceding…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 3:51 PM

We track the money to empower and educate you.

Help us continue uncovering money in politics data! Dear Reader,  When people have access to the details surrounding money in politics, the people in turn receive a more transparent democracy. That is why we at OpenSecrets are committed to gathering information about money in politics and making it …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Transparency in 2023

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 Op…

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  Jennifer Barrett · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 9:14 PM

We can become a user-funded organization

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 re…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 9:59 PM

You can make an impact in the struggle for transparency

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…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 3:45 PM

An opportunity for your gift to go even further!

I want to share with you that a group of generous funders have offered $40,000 in donation matching funds through the end of December.Dear friend of OpenSecrets,  With just over two weeks left in 2022, I want to share with you an inspiring opportunity that will power us to our December fundraising…

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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.

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. Dear friend of OpenSecrets, We are falling behind where we hoped to be this Giving Tuesday, but I'm st…

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  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 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 cause…

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  Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Save the date - Giving Tuesday approaches!

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 …

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  Sarah Bryner, Director of Research and Strategy · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 3:34 PM

You don't always hear from me

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, …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 3:44 PM

You expect the facts from us

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 acco…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 1:20 PM

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

NewsMatch 2022 is back! Thanks to the generosity from a NewsMatch partner, every donation made to OpenSecrets will be matched up to a total of $20,000.Dear Reader, As a reader of OpenSecrets, you already know that we prioritize truth over profits.  Our researchers and reporters work tirelessly to p…

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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

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 a…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM

How much will federal elections cost?

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 midte…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Money is creeping into ballot measures

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, …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Spend Now. Disclose Later.

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 …

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  Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 3:05 PM

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

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…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 2:59 PM

The people we power

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 …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Why you follow OpenSecrets' reporting

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 pas…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Following the money behind the "stolen" election

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 …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Our spring donor drive ends tonight

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. …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 1:04 PM

An island of facts in a sea of misinformation

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 mess…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 2:34 PM

The dark money behind the message

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 thre…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

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

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 → Dear Reader, the OpenSecr…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Keep them accountable to the people, not their portfolios

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 begi…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Need a guide for money in politics?

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. A…

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