The American Sunlight Project is increasing the cost of lies that undermine democracy.
In an era of unprecedented information threats — from artificial intelligence to foreign interference to individuals sharing false or misleading information for power or profit — we are a non-profit mobilizing to ensure that citizens have access to trustworthy sources to inform the choices they make in their daily lives.
What do you do?
We focus our work in four areas:
Expose deceptive information practices and the networks and money that drive them. We’ve published research on popular conspiracy theories, Russian bot networks, lies affecting academic freedom, the prevalence of deepfake pornography affecting Members of Congress, and more.
Educate the public about the threats we face and the effects of disinformation on society. (That’s where this newsletter comes in!)
Engage with policymakers to return truth to our national discourse.
Defend those who stand up for the truth.
What can I read here?
We publish regular updates about our work, including explainers on our new research, analysis of ongoing democratic backsliding, and writing from our research team on the quirks and pitfalls of today’s internet. You can find full reports, press releases, and more on our website.
How can I support you?
Thanks for asking! The research and analysis we publish here is only possible with time, expertise, and subscriptions to tools. By becoming a paid subscriber, you’ll get access to behind-the-scenes explainers, chats with the team, exclusive discounts on virtual workshops, and monthly teach-ins with luminaries in the counter-disinformation field.
If you’d like another way to support our work, you can make a tax-deductible donation to our fiscally-sponsored 501c3, or an unrestricted donation to our 501c4.
