📦 Open Source

Pardonned.com Turns DOJ's Pardon List into Something Actually Searchable

Liz Oyer's videos had me hooked, but verifying her pardon claims? Nightmare. Enter Pardonned.com – a scrappy, open-source database that makes DOJ's mess searchable.

Screenshot of Pardonned.com search interface showing US pardons database

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Pardonned.com makes DOJ's buried pardon data instantly searchable via simple scraping and open source stack. 𝕏
  • Inspired by journalist Liz Oyer, it's a timely tool for verifying political claims without government friction. 𝕏
  • Cynical upside: exposes pardon patterns no official site will, potentially fueling investigative journalism. 𝕏
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