Perspectives on political research, accountability, and the information landscape.
For decades, local newsrooms quietly performed one of the most important functions in American democracy — vetting every candidate who filed to run for office. From city commission to county sheriff, reporters ran names through federal courts, criminal databases, and public records. Then, almost overnight, that infrastructure collapsed. This is the story of what we lost.
Read Article →The term "opposition research" carries baggage. Most people associate it with attack ads and dirty politics. The reality is far more mundane — and far more important. A look at what professional political research actually involves and why every campaign needs it.
Coming SoonWe spend billions scrutinizing presidential candidates and almost nothing examining the people who control our zoning boards, school budgets, and local courts. The consequences of this blind spot are more damaging than most voters realize.
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