Throughout December, Sunlight’s tools were used in stories that ranged from campaign finance to relaunching Politwoops to tracking TV ad buys.
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Continue readingThe influence of special interests extends to local editorial pages
Influence isn't only about dollars and cents — it can appear in the pages of your local paper.
Continue readingPro-Jeb Bush super PAC drops $12 million on ad blitz
On Jan. 4, the pro-Jeb Bush super PAC Right to Rise USA dropped $12 million to place media ads opposing Republican candidates John Kasich, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio.
Continue readingTexas TV station accidentally deletes 2014 political ad file
The San Antonio Express discovered something troubling in FCC records this week: Dallas television station WFAA deleted its 2014 political public file from the FCC site.
Continue readingNBA teams up with Everytown to air PSAs against gun violence
Everytown for Gun Safety has drawn out a new play in its efforts to influence the debate around gun violence, and it involves teaming up with the NBA for public service announcements scheduled to air on Christmas Day.
Continue readingThe high cost of television ads for super PACs
Every election season, campaigns will boast about how much they have spent on television political advertising. As we go into this political season, it’s important that reporters ask the follow up question: How many ads did that amount buy?
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Tracking campaign finance in all 50 states
Much hard work lies ahead if transparency is to help lead our country to a new place in its history, and NIMSP will play a big role in getting us there.
Continue readingNew spending bill prevents agencies from regulating dark money
A rider attached to the omnibus spending bill passed in the House today will prevent two federal agencies from issuing rules that would make it easier to track political spending.
Continue readingSunlight in 2015: Looking back on the world of opengov
This past year, Sunlight made an impact opening governments large and small, engaging citizens at home and abroad. Relive the awesomeness of Sunlight in 2015.
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