Sheila Krumholz

@skrmhlz

Exec Director, Center for Responsive Politics, . Making money in politics data accessible; advocating transparent, responsive govt. RT ≠ endorse

Washington, DC
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Joined July 2008
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    Nov 22

    Women of color made history in local races around the country, previewing a more diverse pipeline of political power. “We’re still going to see ‘firsts’ because it hasn’t been an equal playing field for us.” New from :

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    Nov 20

    Kalief Browder’s family was not allowed to post his bail so he spent 3 years in Rikers Island for allegedly stealing a backpack. There are Two Americas.

    : Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who is charged with killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin was released from custody today after posting $2 million bail
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  3. Nov 20

    “It’ll be interesting to see what they do under a Biden administration, because they have really thrived in this resistance-centered role" says of about liberal group via

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  4. Nov 20

    Covering Georgia? Don't miss this:

    The next GA Senate campaign deadline is Dec. 24. ☝️ Journalists, prepare ahead and join workshop on campaign finance with from & , a data journalist whose work appeared in . Register now:
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  5. Nov 20

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    When, on Sept. 11, nearly 3,000 people were killed, we reorganized the entire federal government. We're now losing that many people every three days, and the Senate went home early for Thanksgiving.
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  6. Nov 19

    Check out our new report on the 2020 money, produced in conjunction with our friends .

    2020 saw record-breaking amounts of money spent at both the federal level and state level—but the unprecedented increase seen in races for Congress and the White House was not as extreme down the ballot. - a joint effort with
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  7. Nov 19

    Hear, hear! This is terrible news for the money in politics beat, but all of us wish all the best on his retirement. Jim, it's been an honor to know you and to follow your excellent reporting for all of these years. Cheers!

    Congratulations on a well-earned retirement after an extraordinary career. Being born & raised in North Carolina, I admired your work for years so it was such a huge honor to have you collaborate with . It's hard to imagine journalism without you.
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    Nov 19

    NEW: Tax returns reveal pro-Trump "dark money" nonprofit America First gave $2M+ to fund swing state groups accused of spreading misinfo in NC & voter fraud for switching unwitting FL Democrats' party affiliation with forged signatures, bogus personal info

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    Nov 18

    EXCLUSIVE: Right before chairing the Subcommittee on SeaPower, Sen. David Perdue bought stock in BWX Technologies. After working on a bill that ultimately directed more Navy dollars to BWX, Perdue sold off the stock, earning tens of thousands in profits.

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    Nov 18

    Alaska, another cold-weather state with a strong independent streak, approves ranked-choice voting, joining Maine. And as Alaska and Maine go...

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    Nov 18

    "FEC loopholes allow dark money to flourish" — at the Senate hearing on Trump picks OVER $750 MILLION in "dark money" poured into 2020 elections through ads & super PAC donations but only a tiny fraction was even disclosed spending

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    Nov 17

    deserves a Profile in Courage award. Working under extremely difficult conditions, he and his team secured our election infrastructure and rightly vouched for its success. We are all in his debt.

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  13. Nov 17

    Glad to join and today to follow the 2020 money.

    2020 Election Season is Most Expensive in U.S. History
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    Nov 17

    . discussed the record-breaking cost of the 2020 election with OpenSecrets Executive Director (ICYMI - the total amount spent on all of the elections this year will be about $14 billion). Take a listen:

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    Nov 17

    Just 113 PPP recipients (or their execs) gave $11.7M in political donations, found. PPP loans were supposed to go to small businesses struggling to pay workers. If these companies could afford to give millions, did they really need PPP loans?

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  16. Nov 17

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    Shameless self-promotion BUT if anyone is looking for a freelance writer, my grad school semester ends next week and I have two months of nothing — and I want to work! I have a bachelor’s in journalism and experience writing for magazines & newspapers. dms are open! 😬
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    Nov 8

    New study finds that, between 2015 and 2017, the activity of Twitter trolls dropped by 35% during Russian holidays.

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    Nov 16

    Women accounted for a higher percentage of campaign contributions in 2020 than in any previous cycle.

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  19. Nov 16

    Love this place and his mission. Done!

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    If you're in DC, you've probably heard of Sakina. It's a delicious Pakistani restaurant that also feeds the poor and homeless for free. Now, they need our help. They're underwater during the crisis. Please consider giving if you can:
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    Nov 13

    Please join us on Tuesday, November 17th for a conversation about the with board members & allies: , , , , , , & Jodie Rubenstein Sign up:

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