Big news in the campaign finance world: The Federal Election Commission is taking a huge step forward by making data accessible through a modern API. Here's how to get started with this informative new resource.
Continue readingA little more conversation, a little less action at the FEC
An unusual move by two of the FEC's Democratic commissioners to petition their own agency to take up a rule-making process on dark money and Citizens United was met with skepticism by Republicans.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: How the FEC is making it easier to follow the money
As part of a renewed transparency effort, the FEC is rolling out a fresh website to be more nimble, navigable and provide more customizable information to all.
Continue readingMicro-targeting is America’s latest political export
As seen in this year's U.K. elections, data mining and micro-targeting are catching on. Here's why that might be troublesome for transparency advocates.
Continue readingThe Political One Percent of the One Percent: Megadonors fuel rising cost of elections in 2014
In the 2014 elections, 31,976 donors — equal to roughly one percent of one percent of the total population of the United States — accounted for an astounding $1.18 billion in disclosed political contributions at the federal level.
Continue readingDNC paid $4.5 million for events at White House
A new Sunlight analysis of campaign finance records from the Democratic National Committee finds party operatives have made frequent use of the White House grounds during the past four years.
Continue readingFEC hearing shows little consensus on regulating political money
An open FEC meeting Wednesday invited public debate on the current state of campaign finance.
Continue readingFEC provides one stop downloading for committee spending data
The FEC has made new information available in bulk form, a big step forward for investigators and political reporters looking to go through PAC spending line by line.
Continue readingA bridge too far? Outside spender strategizes with members of Congress
Super PACs specializing in opposition research are thriving under loose coordination rules.
Continue readingElection in the rearview, millions in the bank
The 2014 midterms were a bruising affair — racking up record costs for candidates and outside groups. Some incumbents, however, managed to weather their re-election contests while keeping millions in reserve.
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