At the American Sunlight Project, we believe that truth is the foundation of a thriving democracy. But in today’s world, disinformation, manipulation, and harmful online campaigns threaten to undermine that foundation.

This year, thanks to supporters like you, we’ve made significant strides in our mission to increase the cost of lies that undermine democracy. We:

Helped to pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act, giving targets of deepfake sexual abuse a pathway to justice;
Exposed Russian influence campaigns, including attempts to groom large language models into parroting pro-Kremlin propaganda;
Held powerful social media platforms like Meta to account as they turned a blind eye to ads for apps harming women and girls;
Uncovered foreign efforts to undermine climate progress; and
Called out liars in Congress, and sounded the alarm in the EU and UK parliaments.

These victories are powerful reminders of what we can achieve together. But there is still so much work to be done. As we look to 2026, the threats we face are growing:

The Trump Administration is overseeing the biggest assault on free expression since the McCarthy era.
Autocratic regimes continue to weaponize polarization to destabilize democracies.
Researchers and advocates who fight for truth are under constant attack.
Deceptive campaigns continue to spread falsehoods, eroding public trust.

At the American Sunlight Project, we need your help to continue this critical fight. This work is not getting easier. Our staff faces threats and intimidation, while our operating costs—everything from legal support to safeguarding our team’s privacy—continue to rise. That's why your individual contribution remains so vital to our mission.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us defend truth and protect our democracy. Together, we can make a lasting impact and build a future where accountability and transparency prevail.

Join us. Stand with us. Shine a light.

Thank you for being part of this vital mission.

Donations to ASP are fiscally-sponsored by Public Democracy America, EIN 27-1017781, and are tax-deductible.

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