Dara Lindenbaum
@daralindenbaum.bsky.social
Federal Election Commission Commissioner
Many Americans don’t realize that a small political contribution can result in their home address being posted online. Publishing donors’ street name & number isn’t just outdated — it endangers people. In my new @washingtonpost op-ed, I explain why Congress must amend the law. wapo.st/3IsX9z2
Opinion | Making a political donation doesn’t need to be this dangerous
The Federal Election Commission should stop publishing donors’ addresses on the internet.
wapo.st
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Many Americans don’t realize that a small political contribution can result in their home address being posted online. Publishing donors’ street name & number isn’t just outdated — it endangers people. In my new @washingtonpost op-ed, I explain why Congress must amend the law. wapo.st/3IsX9z2
The @FEC has published an interactive timeline for its 50th anniversary! It’s a useful way to look back at key moments in the agency’s history and the role of campaign finance in our democracy. Take a look! #FECat50 www.fec.gov/updates/fec-...
FEC publishes interactive timeline for agency’s 50th anniversary - FEC.gov
Find what you need to know about the federal campaign finance process. Explore legal resources, campaign finance data, help for candidates and committees, and more.
www.fec.gov
August 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The @FEC has published an interactive timeline for its 50th anniversary! It’s a useful way to look back at key moments in the agency’s history and the role of campaign finance in our democracy. Take a look! #FECat50 www.fec.gov/updates/fec-...
This looks like an exciting new tool to parse our database! I’m looking forward to trying it! @dwillis.bsky.social
New post: Today I’m releasing a new Python command-line library that allows users to ask questions of federal campaign finance filings by leveraging large language models, with some built-in help.
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Interviewing FEC Filings with llm-fecfile – Derek Willis
Academic and journalist
thescoop.org
June 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This looks like an exciting new tool to parse our database! I’m looking forward to trying it! @dwillis.bsky.social
Today is the last FEC meeting before we lose our quorum. Join us! t.co/EpjXu1Z158
https://www.fec.gov/updates/april-30-2025-open-meeting/
t.co
April 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is the last FEC meeting before we lose our quorum. Join us! t.co/EpjXu1Z158
ICYMI: I’m thrilled that this year’s unanimous @FEC legislative recommendations include a new rec to amend FECA to protect donor street names and street numbers. Having all 6 of us agree on this is a big deal. Let’s get it done! www.fec.gov/resources/cm...
www.fec.gov
December 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
ICYMI: I’m thrilled that this year’s unanimous @FEC legislative recommendations include a new rec to amend FECA to protect donor street names and street numbers. Having all 6 of us agree on this is a big deal. Let’s get it done! www.fec.gov/resources/cm...
It’s the last FEC meeting of the year and we have a huge agenda. Watch the livestream here! www.fec.gov/updates/dece...
December 12, 2024 open meeting - FEC.gov
Agenda and related documents and material for December 12, 2024, open meeting for the Federal Election Commission.
www.fec.gov
December 12, 2024 at 12:25 PM
It’s the last FEC meeting of the year and we have a huge agenda. Watch the livestream here! www.fec.gov/updates/dece...
Reposted by Dara Lindenbaum
Your regular reminder that spending the night on a sidewalk should not be only way to watch, in real time, the institution that heads up 1/3 of our federal government.
Nearly 50 people bundled up in line overnight awaiting seats for tomorrow morning’s SCOTUS oral argument on healthcare for transgender minors
December 4, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Your regular reminder that spending the night on a sidewalk should not be only way to watch, in real time, the institution that heads up 1/3 of our federal government.
Reposted by Dara Lindenbaum
Ok, here it is…what you’ve all been waiting for…the Election Law starter pack! Let me know who I’ve missed and if you want to be added.
go.bsky.app/KXLFmco
go.bsky.app/KXLFmco
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Ok, here it is…what you’ve all been waiting for…the Election Law starter pack! Let me know who I’ve missed and if you want to be added.
go.bsky.app/KXLFmco
go.bsky.app/KXLFmco
Reposted by Dara Lindenbaum
Want a Jump Start to Follow the Election Law Community on Bluesky? Josh Douglas Has Created an “Election Law Starter Pack” electionlawblog.org?p=147368
Want a Jump Start to Follow the Election Law Community? Josh Douglas Has Created an "Election Law Starter Pack" #ELB
Follow everyone there, or whomever you choose, with just one click. Thanks Josh!
electionlawblog.org
November 19, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Want a Jump Start to Follow the Election Law Community on Bluesky? Josh Douglas Has Created an “Election Law Starter Pack” electionlawblog.org?p=147368
The Federal Election Commission is hiring! Join us! www.fec.gov/about/careers/
Careers - FEC.gov
Open positions for careers at the Federal Election Commission, EEO information and resources for FEC employees and job applicants
www.fec.gov
November 19, 2024 at 11:35 PM
The Federal Election Commission is hiring! Join us! www.fec.gov/about/careers/