The Sesay Index is an algorithmic scoring system that measures the real-world policy impact of political donors. Using data from OpenSecrets, FEC filings, NLRB complaints, and OSHA violations, we calculate a comprehensive rating on a scale of 0-10.
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Methodology
The Sesay Index methodology combines public records, investigative journalism, and automated data collection to create a transparent accountability system. Each donor receives component scores on a 0-10 scale, which are then averaged to produce the final Sesay Score.
Our system updates weekly with the latest filings and reports. All data is sourced directly from government databases and reputable media sources. Every rating includes direct links to the source material.
Data Collection
We pull data from the following sources:
- OpenSecrets.org API for campaign contributions, PAC spending, and industry patterns
- Federal Election Commission (FEC) API for detailed campaign finance filings
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filings for labor violation complaints
- OSHA Violation Database for workplace safety and environmental infractions
- ProPublica and New York Times reporting on union suppression and deregulation efforts
Score Calculation
The Sesay Score is calculated as: (L + R + D + V) / 4, where each component ranges from 0-10.
L (Legislative Harm) measures support for anti-labor legislation, environmental deregulation, and corporate tax benefits.
R (Regulatory Undermining) tracks lobbying efforts to weaken government agencies and oversight mechanisms.
D (Direct Corporate Suppression) scores a donor's companies based on their direct labor violations, union-busting, and workplace conditions.
V (Volume of Contributions) normalizes the donor's total political spending against the highest contributor in the dataset.