Center for Responsive Politics

The Center for Responsive Politics, founded in 1983, is the nation’s primary research watchdog tracking money in national U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. The Center gathers data on campaign donations and spending and on lobbying, and its expertise makes this data the most reliable available. Through its website, OpenSecrets.org, the Center provides timely access to the data and conducts related analysis and dissemination. The Center informs researchers, media, and the public, thereby enabling voters and activists to pursue a more transparent and responsive U.S. government. A general operating support grant to the Center will enhance its delivery of accessible, high-quality information on money in politics.

Founded in 1983, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s primary research watchdog tracking money in U.S. politics at the federal level and its effect on elections and public policy. The center gathers data on campaign donations, spending, and lobbying, and its expertise makes its data the most reliable available. Through its website, OpenSecrets.org, the center provides timely access to this data, coupled with related analysis. The Center informs researchers, media, and the public at large, enabling the work of voters and activists pursuing a more transparent and responsive U.S. government. A general operating support grant to the center would enable its ongoing provision of accessible, high-quality information on money in politics.