After unexpectedly calling it quits, new fundraising invites show Trump's big money joint fundraising agreement with the GOP is back in action.
Continue readingSunlight talks influence and access at conventions on ‘Good Morning America’ and the ‘Today’ show
"Good Morning America" and the "Today" show both talked with Sunlighters about why the public deserves transparency around political conventions.
Continue readingPolitical Party Time takeover: Sunlight at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Sunlight's Melissa Yeager, Libby Watson and Louis Serino crash the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia! Stay tuned to our blog as they'll be live-tweeting, snapping photos, shooting videos and bringing you the latest news — all with a focus on money in politics, influence and more. We'll be compiling the most interesting missives from the DNC.
Continue readingPolitical Party Time takeover: Sunlight at the 2016 Republican National Convention
Sunlighters Libby Watson and Josh Stewart are crashing the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland!
Continue readingJohn Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ dives into congressional partying with Sunlight data
This past Sunday, the Sunlight Foundation’s Political Party Time database was featured on HBO’s "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver.
Continue readingHillary Clinton campaign totals 13 fundraisers in foreign countries
As the 2016 election rolls toward November, candidates are travelling far and wide to raise money to fill their campaign... View Article
Continue readingJanuary and February reporting powered by Sunlight tools and data
Throughout the first two months of 2016, Sunlight’s tools were used in stories that ranged from big-money fundraisers to criminal justice data to legislative dataviz.
Continue readingA family affair: Jeb and Hillary’s Election 2016 fundraising, mapped
Throughout the 2016 campaign, two candidates have lapped the field when it comes to throwing fundraisers — Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton. We mapped the distances they traveled in their pursuit of campaign cash.
Continue readingDecember reporting powered by Sunlight tools and data
Throughout December, Sunlight’s tools were used in stories that ranged from campaign finance to relaunching Politwoops to tracking TV ad buys.
Continue readingOctober and November reporting powered by Sunlight tools and data
Sunlight is a go-to resource for reporters as they use our tools for all types of stories. Check out how media outlets around the country used our data in October and November.
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