Using our trackers Sunlight makes it easy to track the advertisements, money and fundraisers in 2014's most pivotal races. Follow the money to see who is influencing your vote — and how much they're paying.
Continue readingMaking JSON as simple as a spreadsheet
Recently, I gave a workshop at Open Data Day whose goal was to demystify JSON. I searched, but couldn't find any tools to do this that worked inside the browser. The only solution was to make a new one!
Continue readingAnnouncing new Sunlight Foundation OpenGov Grant winners!
We are excited to announce four new winners of the Sunlight Foundation OpenGov Grants! Congrats to CodeAcross, the Detroit Ledger, Gasbie.com and Neighbor.ly!
Continue readingPanel discussion: A 21st century Freedom of Information Act
Join us on Wednesday, March 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in room 2203 of the Rayburn House Office Building for a panel discussion on the future of FOIA.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 3/11/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events and analysis including FOIA's low GPA, "open-washing," and corruption confirmed in Washington, DC.
Continue readingReporters: Apply by Friday for in-depth training on following the money in 2014
Reporters! The deadline to apply for a money in politics training hosted by Sunlight, OpenSecrets and the Center for Public Integrity has been extended to Friday, March 14. Sign up now!
Continue readingFive things to know about FL-13
The special election for Florida 13 looms. Find out how much out of state dough the candidates are getting, how many millions outside groups are dropping and relive all of your favorite attack ads in the battle for the bellwether.
Continue readingSunshine Week and beyond: Here’s what Sunlight has on tap in March
March is here, and along with the promise of warmer temps, Sunlight is also delivering a packed schedule of events and trainings for Sunshine Week and beyond.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 3/10/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events and analysis including Presidential Innovation Fellows, Russia's US influence game, and civic tech in Minnesota.
Continue readingApply to be a TCamp 2014 scholar
Interested in coming to TCamp? Need some financial assistance to get here? We can help!
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