Campaign Finance News and Blog Posts
Elon Musk tops list of 2024 political donors, but five others gave more than $100 million
Recommended Reading / April 8th, 2025 / by David Meyers
Tech mogul and top White House advisor Elon Musk donated more than $291 million to Republican candidates, political action committees and other outside spending organizations in the 2024 election cycle. While he was, by far, the biggest political donor, he was not the only person to contribute more than $100 million, according to analysis by OpenSecrets.
See moreWhen Red and Blue America Are on Different Planets
Recommended Reading / April 1st, 2024 / by Dan Schnur
For most of this country’s post-Civil War history, the most reliable indicator of partisan voting behavior was financial status. That is no longer the case.
See moreTrump Indictment Unclear as Jury Delays Meetings
Story of the Week / March 23rd, 2023 / by AllSides Staff
A decision on whether to indict former President Donald Trump isn't expected this week, despite his prediction last weekend.
See moreMichael Cohen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison. How Will It Affect President Trump?
Story of the Week / December 14th, 2018 / by John Gable, AllSides Co-founder