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Federal Election Commission Databases
Did you know that if you contribute $200.00 or more to a federal campaign it becomes part of a public record? Check out the Federal Election Commission's database! Find out who is financing the politicians here.
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Mother Jones
Here is an interesting source of political news. Find out what your favorite politician is up to here.
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Open Secrets
Here's a guide to the money in American elections.
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Vote Smart
Find out how a congressman voted on certain bills. Research a bill's status or a congressman's background.
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Follow The Money
See how money from anti-environmental corporations and coalitions affects environmental decision makers.
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Lobbyists Database
Using this OpenSecrets database, you can look for a company, lobbying firm or individual lobbyist or you can search for the total spending by a particular industry.
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CampaignMoney.com
Find out how campaigns are really financed. Has a database that can be searched by contributors, committees (PACs), candidates, and lobbyists.
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buyingtime.org
The Brennan Center For Justice at the NYU School of Law has developed an online database available to the public that tracks televised campaign advertising.
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IRS: Tax Information For Political Organizations
Political organizations (political parties, campaign committees for candidates for federal, state, or local office, and political action committees) are all subject to tax under section 527. Filings may be searched.
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PoliticalMoneyLine.com
There are many political money databases to search here. You can do searches on candidates, disbursements, donors, PACs and parties, foreign agents, and 501 (c)(4) orgs.
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Common Cause: Soft Money Laundromat
Here you can find out which special interest groups are trying to influence elections and public policies with unlimited soft money contributions. Search the database by donor name, location, and industry.
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League of Conservation Voters: National Environmental Scorecard
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has published a National Environmental Scorecard every Congress since 1970 and works to educate citizens about the environmental voting records of members of Congress.
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ACLU: National Freedom Scorecard
The ACLU's National Freedom Scorecard provides citizens with a quick summary of important civil liberties measures and how elected officials have voted.
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Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) Congressional Scorecards
Public Interest Research Groups work to preserve the environment, protect consumers, and promote good government.
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Voter Information Services (VIS)
This site provides congressional "report cards" and useful reports about the U.S. Congress.
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The Center For Voting and Democracy
The Center for Voting and Democracy (CVD) is a site that is devoted to making sure that elections are fair and that all voters are represented.
