David Meyers
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Comms director for OpenSecrets. Also: husband, dad, dog owner and Tufts alum. Past affiliations include The Fulcrum and CQ Roll Call.
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Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected]
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My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected]
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
Nicole Foy
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected]
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected]
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
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SCOOP: Bipartisan group of nearly 100 former legislators call for a ban to individual stock trades by current members of Congress.
Among them: Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, Olympia Snowe and Fred Upton.
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Among them: Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, Olympia Snowe and Fred Upton.
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Nearly 100 former lawmakers call on House to ban stock trading by members of Congress - OpenSecrets News
Ninety former members of Congress today urged U.S. House leaders to quickly pass legislation that would “eliminate the persistent appearance…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
SCOOP: Bipartisan group of nearly 100 former legislators call for a ban to individual stock trades by current members of Congress.
Among them: Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, Olympia Snowe and Fred Upton.
www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/12...
Among them: Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, Olympia Snowe and Fred Upton.
www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/12...
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What do people say "amen" instead of "awomen"?
Because they read hymns, not hers.
Because they read hymns, not hers.
saying “amen” after a prayer is lowkey sexist imo, from now on we should say “aperson”
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What do people say "amen" instead of "awomen"?
Because they read hymns, not hers.
Because they read hymns, not hers.
Maybe the next project for the BadAss Grandmas for Democracy.
Page One in Cincinnati:
“.. I need to be able to look my grandkids in the eye and say I did not remain silent.”
#ICE
“.. I need to be able to look my grandkids in the eye and say I did not remain silent.”
#ICE
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Maybe the next project for the BadAss Grandmas for Democracy.
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Powerful words on the FBI website on why U.S. officials and soldiers swear an Oath to the Constitution and not a leader or an entity:
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Powerful words on the FBI website on why U.S. officials and soldiers swear an Oath to the Constitution and not a leader or an entity:
Great reporting by the Post on the growing political influence of billionaires, based heavily on data surfaced by the research team at OpenSecrets.
Our data, analyzed by @washingtonpost.com, shows giving from the 100 wealthiest Americans has risen 140x since 2000. In 2024 they accounted for 7.5% of federal election spending - $1 of every $13. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... @bethreinhard.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Great reporting by the Post on the growing political influence of billionaires, based heavily on data surfaced by the research team at OpenSecrets.
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Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Billionaire Tom Steyer has entered CA's race for governor. The longtime climate activist and former presidential candidate has poured hundreds of millions into Democratic politics and progressive causes. Take a look at the chart below to explore his giving over the years.
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Lobbying firms with ties to President Trump are raking in staggering amounts of revenue, and K Street spending is growing at the fastest pace since the government began quarterly reporting in 2008. Q1-Q3 2025 saw a 13.1% increase in lobbying spending over 2024.🧵
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Lobbying firms with ties to President Trump are raking in staggering amounts of revenue, and K Street spending is growing at the fastest pace since the government began quarterly reporting in 2008. Q1-Q3 2025 saw a 13.1% increase in lobbying spending over 2024.🧵
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November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are excited to be featured on the Journalism Support Exchange, a new hub helping local media find reporting and support resources. JSX maps orgs offering everything from funding and audience engagement to tech and training. OpenSecrets is proud to support local media. jsx.news
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On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and celebrate their role in the political process.🧵
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and celebrate their role in the political process.🧵
Intuit has spent $3 million on lobbying this year, on pace to exceed its all-time high of $3.8 million spent last year. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Intuit has spent $3 million on lobbying this year, on pace to exceed its all-time high of $3.8 million spent last year. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Third-quarter lobbying data is now available from OpenSecrets. Dig in to see the latest trends, including which industries are spending the most money to influence policy and which lobbyists are getting paid to exert that influence. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
Trends in Spending
View industries with the greatest increases and decreases in lobbying spending by quarter and by year.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Third-quarter lobbying data is now available from OpenSecrets. Dig in to see the latest trends, including which industries are spending the most money to influence policy and which lobbyists are getting paid to exert that influence. www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobb...
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The vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending weakens democracy and wealthy donors have too much power in elections, according to a new national poll by @issueonereform.bsky.social. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending weakens democracy and wealthy donors have too much power in elections, according to a new national poll by @issueonereform.bsky.social. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
Timothy Mellon, who donated $130M to pay the military, was the second biggest donor in the 2024 election ($197M), according to data we analyzed at @opensecrets.org. www.opensecrets.org/elections-ov...
Who are the Biggest Donors?
Who are the biggest donors in the 2024 election cycle? See the details.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Timothy Mellon, who donated $130M to pay the military, was the second biggest donor in the 2024 election ($197M), according to data we analyzed at @opensecrets.org. www.opensecrets.org/elections-ov...
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Fact: Super PACs spent $4.1 BILLION on ads in federal races during the 2024 election cycle.
That's up more than 50% since 2020, when super PACs spent $2.7 BILLION.
And up more than 500% since 2012, when super PACs spent $623 MILLION
h/t @opensecrets.org @issueonereform.bsky.social
That's up more than 50% since 2020, when super PACs spent $2.7 BILLION.
And up more than 500% since 2012, when super PACs spent $623 MILLION
h/t @opensecrets.org @issueonereform.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Fact: Super PACs spent $4.1 BILLION on ads in federal races during the 2024 election cycle.
That's up more than 50% since 2020, when super PACs spent $2.7 BILLION.
And up more than 500% since 2012, when super PACs spent $623 MILLION
h/t @opensecrets.org @issueonereform.bsky.social
That's up more than 50% since 2020, when super PACs spent $2.7 BILLION.
And up more than 500% since 2012, when super PACs spent $623 MILLION
h/t @opensecrets.org @issueonereform.bsky.social
My assistant is hard at work.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My assistant is hard at work.
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10/15 is the filing deadline for Q3 campaign finance data, giving us a clearer picture of where influence lies heading into next year’s election cycle. Our work helps connect the dots between data, strategy and impact.
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
10/15 is the filing deadline for Q3 campaign finance data, giving us a clearer picture of where influence lies heading into next year’s election cycle. Our work helps connect the dots between data, strategy and impact.
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President Trump created two similarly named orgs connected to his presidential library. One has shut down without explanation. And because their are no disclosure requirements, the public does not know who is donating to them or how the money being used. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
One of Trump’s library funds has mysteriously dissolved, but a lack of transparency keeps the public in the dark - OpenSecrets News
Florida officials have administratively dissolved a nonprofit fund connected to President Donald Trump’s planned presidential library because it failed to…
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October 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
President Trump created two similarly named orgs connected to his presidential library. One has shut down without explanation. And because their are no disclosure requirements, the public does not know who is donating to them or how the money being used. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
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Are you ready for some football ... mixed with politics
A new report by OpenSecrets shows the NFL and team owners have funneled millions into campaigns and committees as well as lobbying efforts, money that shapes policy far from the field. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/10...
Blitzing Washington: How the NFL and team owners spend millions to influence government - OpenSecrets News
Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710 percent increase in value…
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October 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Are you ready for some football ... mixed with politics
How is it possible that every decision Aaron Boone makes is the wrong one?
October 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
How is it possible that every decision Aaron Boone makes is the wrong one?
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Mayonnaise is perhaps the most polarizing condiment humanity has yet to whip up. But love it or hate it, it’s an undeniable culinary marvel. We tested 25 jars of mayonnaise to find the best. nyti.ms/3VEdQuh
September 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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