Who's in the “motley crew” of Trump-supporting super PACs? We’ve broken down who they are, who's in charge, what they’ve raised — and the intense discord between them.
Continue readingAnother brick in the wall falls: Court weakens barrier between candidates and super PACs
By allowing super PACs to invoke candidates' names, the court has removed yet another layer of independence between outside groups and the politicians they support.
Continue readingFollowing the money behind Tim Kaine
Throughout his time in politics, Tim Kaine has certainly seen his share of campaign money — we examined the cash behind his extensive career.
Continue readingHow Sunlight found registered lobbyists at the DNC
What we discovered in our superdelegate research is that lobbying disclosure can vary wildly from state to state, making the already difficult process of tracking influence in America even more arduous.
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 readingInfluence at the DNC: More than 60 superdelegates are registered lobbyists
Many Democratic superdelegates also happen to be lobbyists for interests like big banks, payday lenders, healthcare insurers and unions, a Sunlight Foundation investigation shows.
Continue readingWhy is the tax return a big deal and what information can you learn from it?
Why are tax returns such a big deal? We believe tax returns, when considered in conjunction with financial disclosure forms, help paint a fuller picture of the candidate’s financial dealings.
Continue readingFollowing the money behind Mike Pence
Mike Pence, Donald Trump and family members. (Image credit: ABC News/Ida Mae Astute) Donald Trump has chosen his second ...
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 ...
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