The Public Accountability Initiative (PAI) aka LittleSis is a nonprofit watchdog research organization focused on corporate and government accountability. We conduct and facilitate power research and public interest research on how power relationships shape policy in the United States. Our research brings transparency to the influence of big money and...
About Us
Power research is investigative research that follows the money and connects the dots between key players in the power structure. It is typically practiced by activists, academic researchers, and journalists who have an interest in mapping, challenging, and understanding systems of power. Power research focuses on networks of people, organizations,...
There are many reasons to do power research. If you’re an activist or organizer, it can help shape your strategy and identify who or what you are really up against, or show you how to gain leverage in your fights. Within social movements, it can also assist in political education...
The extreme concentration of wealth and power in monopolistic corporations and billionaires represents an existential threat for not just the United States, but the world. These corporations and billionaires–increasingly concentrated in three industries (tech, finance, and oil and gas)–exert enormous power over our political system. Through both their political strategies...
We want to support you in mapping the power in your region! Along with hosting free monthly training sessions and webinars on power research tools and topics, we also offer trainings and coaching on corporate research and campaign strategy specially-tailored to your organization or research project. We love finding new...
