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New report illustrates immense fundraising pressure faced by legislative leaders to boost parties’ political war chests
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Issue One announces new effort to defend America’s checks and balances as former members of Congress call on lawmakers to exercise their constitutional authority
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Research and Analysis
Analysis
The 118th Congress’ Fundraising Treadmill
12 key numbers to know about the money raised by lawmakers for the 2024 election...
Analysis
Big Tech Cozies Up to New Administration After Spending Record Sums on Lobbying Last Year
Tech giants combined to spend $61.5 million on lobbying in 2024 — and employed one lobbyist for every two members of Congress...
Analysis
Billionaires help bankroll legal funds used by parties to challenge election rules
Analysis
Big Tech Ramps Up Lobbying as Industry Seeks to Thwart Legislation to Protect Kids Online
Big Tech pumped nearly more than $51 million into influence operations between January and September, new filings show...
Issue One in the Media
NOTUS: Trump Critics Play the 1776 Card in The Wall Street Journal
Associated Press: Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon’s offensive cyberoperations against Russia
The Guardian: Parents are desperate to protect kids on social media. Why did the US let a safety bill die?
Politico: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta got a big win. They have the House GOP to thank.
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The Reform Compass delivers commentary from the Issue One team on major issues impacting American democracy — from strengthening our nation’s critical election infrastructure to reining in Big Tech.
Check The Exec
We're calling on Congress to reaffirm their constitutional authority under Article I and reject any attempt to shift power permanently into one branch of government, or worse, unaccountable private hands.