Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Spend your weekend looking at receipts? So did we.

Spend your weekend looking at receipts? So did we. It’s tax time and candidates were scrambling to raise cash fast before the FEC filing deadline.   Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, While some of us were doing last-minute taxes, federal candidates wer…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Imagine our democracy without transparency

Imagine our democracy without transparency Transparency Matters: The integrity of our elections depends on public access to accurate information. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Imagine what our democracy would look like without public access to info…

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  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Transparency has never been a certainty.

Transparency has never been a certainty. We follow the money at every turn to give citizens the tools they need to hold elected officials accountable.  Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, March 13-19 is Sunshine Week, when our mission highlighting the im…

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  Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Which women can run for office? (and win)

Which women can run for office? (and win) As 2022 primaries begin, women candidates across the country are fundraising in the hopes of victory. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, Today is International Women’s Day. As the election season kicks off, now …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM

12 years and billions of $$$ later...

12 years and billions of $$$ later… Hundreds of millions of undisclosed cash will be spent during the 2022 midterms - will you help us count it?   Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, On the anniversary of Citizens United, would you support our fight for …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Happy New Years from OpenSecrets!

Happy New Years from OpenSecrets! With the onset of the new year, I’d like to thank you for your dedication to our mission. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   With the onset of the new year, I’d like to thank you for your dedication to our mission. You…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Will you support journalism in the public interest this year?

Will you support journalism in the public interest this year? There are only two days left for your donation to be doubled! OPENSECRETS Following the Money in Politics Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, For this critical year we’re working hard to meet our…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Accurate. Detailed. Comprehensive.

Accurate. Detailed. Comprehensive. Data and analysis YOU need to make an informed vote. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   Are you prepared for yet another election cycle flooded with contributions from mega donors, dark money interests, and shadowy …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Can you help our shared mission today?

Can you help our shared mission today? We’re planning our most ambitious year of work in 2022. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   We only have 4 more days of eligibility for our matching grant. I’m writing to asking you to support our work today, and t…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 24, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Happy Holidays from OpenSecrets!

Happy Holidays from OpenSecrets! Count on OpenSecrets to be your go-to resource for following campaign contributions in 2022.  Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   ‘Tis the season for giving gifts to those special people in your life. You might have boug…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 19, 2021 at 8:59 PM

How OpenSecrets Supports Journalists

How OpenSecrets Supports Journalists When the press lacks the resources to expose truth in our politics, we all suffer.  Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   When you go on your favorite social media app, you are flooded with news stories and online medi…

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  Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 12, 2021 at 4:34 PM

An opportunity for your gift to go even further!

An opportunity for your gift to go even further! A generous funder with NewsMatch has offered us an additional $20,000 in matching funds through the end of the year. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   With just over two weeks left in 2021, I want to…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 6:09 PM

You can help young people learn about money-in-politics!

You can help young people learn about money-in-politics! Your gift today will help our academic community grow stronger, now doubled by NewsMatch! Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   I recently heard about an awesome activity led by a teacher of one of …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Friendly Reminder: Now is the last chance to support OpenSecrets on Giving Tuesday!

Friendly Reminder: Now is the last chance to support OpenSecrets on Giving Tuesday! We’re only $3,500 away from our goal! Share Tweet Forward Friendly Remi…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:29 PM

We need your help to continue our work - Support OpenSecrets this Giving Tuesday

We need your help to continue our work - Support OpenSecrets this Giving Tuesday Have you used our data sets or newsroom to learn about the rising flow and influence of money on our politicians and policy?  Share Tweet …

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Save the date! Support OpenSecrets this Giving Tuesday.

Save the date! Support OpenSecrets this Giving Tuesday. Help ring in the season of giving by supporting your favorite transparency nonprofit!  We're thankful for all those supporting and working for a more accountable democracy. Help ring in th…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 3:14 PM

OpenSecrets wishes you a joyful Thanksgiving

OpenSecrets wishes you a joyful Thanksgiving Reflecting on this busy rollercoaster of a year, I am so grateful that our organization is supported by such a committed and wonderful community. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   The OpenSecrets team wishe…

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  Sheila Kruholz · [email protected]

November 6, 2021 at 3:45 PM

ICYMI: OpenSecrets important research in 2021

ICYMI: OpenSecrets important research in 2021 We follow the money on issues important to you. Dear Friend of OpenSecrets, I hope you have enjoyed receiving OpenSecrets’ updates and articles prepared by our team, keeping you abreast of relevant mo…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Your donation, doubled today! Newsmatch 2021 is here.

Your donation, doubled today! Newsmatch 2021 is here. Make the most impact and give a gift today! Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   The events of the past few years have shown that we need public-service journalism to keep us informed and to shine a…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Consider OpenSecrets for your year end gift

Consider OpenSecrets for your year end gift Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   As we approach the end of 2021, I’d like to thank you on behalf of the OpenSecrets team for following our work. We are proud to act in your interest, preparing and presenting…

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  Sheila Krumholz · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 6:01 PM

OpenSecrets exposes multi-million dollar “scam PAC” networks

OpenSecrets exposes multi-million dollar “scam PAC” networks  Be aware of shady political groups masquerading as charities   Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,   When you hear nonprofit names like American Breast Cancer Coalition, Cancer Recovery Action …

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