Sunlight Foundation sheds political light on Google Earth

Posted by Chikai Ohazama, Product Manager, Google Earth

It's always inspiring to see the diverse, innovative ways people are using our products. Today on election day, it was especially exciting to come across a group called the Sunlight Foundation that's using Google Earth to 'shed some light' on the activities of Congress. The organization has created a unique KML file that pinpoints nearly 1,500 areas where congressional provisions (or earmarks) are directing funds. Read the USA Today story.

Check out this thought-provoking layer and find out where your tax dollars are being spent. And if you haven't already, don't forget to run out and vote!