What is WeThePeople and what data does it aggregate?

It's an open aggregation platform pulling from 36+ gov APIs like FEC, USASpending, SEC EDGAR—lobbying, contracts, stocks. Unifies into queryable SQLite.

Will WeThePeople expose real corporate scandals?

Potentially—if users query smart and gov APIs cooperate. Connects dots others miss, but no magic; needs human eyes.

Is WeThePeople free and easy to deploy?

Yes, FastAPI-based, open-source vibes. Docker-ready

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WeThePeople: Crushing 40+ Gov APIs into One Spyglass on Corporate Power Plays

Lobbyists dropped $4.1 billion last year. Tracking their web across 40+ APIs? Nightmare. Enter WeThePeople, the FastAPI beast promising to connect the dots on corporate-government tango.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 11 views

WeThePeople dashboard visualizing lobbying data flows from multiple government APIs

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WeThePeople aggregates 40+ gov APIs with fault-tolerant connectors, smashing fragmentation. 𝕏
FastAPI + circuit breakers handle flaky sources, but SQLite scales poorly for heavy use. 𝕏
Tech fixes data access, not political will—true transparency demands users, not just pipes. 𝕏

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