The Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship at Syracuse University is using Neo4j graph database technology to analyze complex data from political ads, funders, and candidates, uncovering hidden patterns and relationships that reveal insights into the flow of money and influence in the digital political landscape. By modeling the network of political ads, funders, and candidates as nodes connected by relationships, researchers can follow these connections to identify nuanced patterns and behaviors, such as funder content strategies and similarities between funders' approaches. This technology has far-reaching applications beyond politics, including investigating complex financial crimes like money laundering and fraud, and uncovering new insights in healthcare and scientific research. The IDJC's pioneering research powered by Neo4j graph technology has the potential to profoundly impact the integrity and transparency of democratic processes, empowering voters to critically evaluate political messages and resist attempts to influence their opinions, while providing journalists and watchdog groups with powerful new means to investigate the sources and spread of misinformation and disinformation in political campaigns.