OpenSecrets

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OpenSecrets is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, D.C. It focuses on tracking and publishing data related to money in American politics, including campaign finance, lobbying, and political donations. Formed in 2021 from the merger of the Center for Responsive Politics and the National Institute on Money in Politics, OpenSecrets aims to promote transparency and accountability in political funding. The organization provides extensive datasets covering over 30 years of political contributions and expenditures, available for licensing. OpenSecrets also offers custom research services, media partnerships, and specialized training through OpenSecrets Academy. Its website, OpenSecrets.org, features detailed profiles of politicians, a lobbying database, and comprehensive campaign finance data, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, journalists, researchers, and the general public. OpenSecrets is funded through donations, grants, and data licensing, supporting its mission to enhance understanding of political finance in a democratic society.