> You can look up your own state, find your district, and see which races crypto and AI money is targeting near you. Check candidates to see who’s backing them, or explore individual companies to see where they’re directing their political spending. If you’re heading to the polls soon, look at whether the candidates on your ballot are receiving industry support — and if so, how much and from whom. Challenge them to put your interests ahead of their corporate backers.

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