No SEC Probe of Trump Crypto Deal Despite Alleged “Illegality”
In matters involving the president and cryptocurrency, some experts say the Securities and Exchange Commission has abandoned its mission of protecting investors.
Fighting for a government that serves the people.
We investigate corruption and abuse of power in the federal government. And we promote commonsense reforms that strengthen our democracy and build a more equitable, accountable government.
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Press ReleaseSenate Strikes Down Watered-Down Stock Trading Ban
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CommentaryIs the Surveillance Reckoning Finally Here?
Exposing problems.
POGO Investigates, our independent news reporting division, uncovers problems that prevent our government from working for all the people, exposing systemic waste, corruption, and abuse of power.
Developing solutions and advocating for change.
Our experts push policymakers to tackle systemic waste, corruption, and abuse of power, to protect constitutional rights, and to enact commonsense reforms that build an effective, accountable federal government.
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Census Matters: Census Shapes Funding for Local Economies
A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go that support businesses, economic development, and employment.
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Commentary
Is the Surveillance Reckoning Finally Here?
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CommentaryThe Corruption Vortex
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Policy LetterPreventing Fraud Requires Better Data on Federal Awards
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Analysis
What It Means to Be a Pro-Oversight Member of Congress
Here are eight constitutional principles every member of Congress should embrace to strengthen oversight, accountability, and checks and balances.
Building a healthy democracy.
We focus on five core issue areas to ensure our government operates free from corruption and abuse of power, protects our constitutional rights, and addresses injustices.
Accountability
The federal government must answer to the people it serves.
A healthy democracy relies on a strong accountability system to ensure the government is working for everyone. We’re pushing to make it easier and safer to expose wrongdoing in the federal government.
Checks & Balances
Balance of power in our government must be restored.
Our democratic system was designed to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful. We’re working for reforms to rebalance power, so each branch can act as an effective check on the others.
Civil & Human Rights
The government must do a better job protecting our constitutional rights.
Federal law enforcement can too easily violate our civil and human rights without consequence. We’re advocating for systemic changes that would better protect us from law enforcement abuses.
Corruption & Abuse of Power
Federal law must better ensure officials are serving the public.
It should be harder for government officials to abuse their power and to act corruptly. We’re working to ensure our leaders are held to the highest standards and can earn the people’s trust.
National Security
The Pentagon must start putting people over profit.
Too often, Pentagon strategy is influenced by corporations looking to profit from defense contracts. We’re working toward a Pentagon budget that prioritizes what will truly keep us safe.
Making an impact.
At POGO, we work strategically to engage policymakers on efforts to reduce corruption and abuses of power in our government and to ensure leaders are protecting our rights.
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