We Shine a Light on Policy, Clause by Clause
Our platform makes public policy easier to understand and easier to change—with tools for individuals, partners, and policy stakeholders alike.
vision
Democratize Policymaking
Clause Out helps advocates engage the public more transparently than ever before. We are leveling the playing field in democracy—opening up the hidden halls of power to align policy results with the public interest. We give you clout to make you count.
mission
Educate and Engage
We flip the script on policy advocacy by replacing gatekeeping and jargon with smart technology, human-first design, and real policy intelligence. Whether you're a user, partner, or policy expert looking to transform into a policy influencer, Clause Out helps you gain insight, engage stakeholders, and build independent analysis to drive meaningful change—with clarity, confidence, and a little style.
Claim your spot on the platform
Clause Out was founded out of frustration with a system that keeps most people out. Our founder grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where the impacts of policy were easy to see—shuttered factories, disappearing jobs, eroding trust—but the levers of change were nearly impossible to reach.To understand why, he studied policy, not politics. At Yale, he studied how social media platforms were already becoming echo chambers. Later, while working in finance and public institutions, he saw how even well-meaning systems default to complexity, gatekeeping, and top-down control.
Clause Out was built to change that system
We’re creating new digital infrastructure that puts the public back in the process. Tools that make it possible to track legislation, interpret what’s happening, and act on it. Whether you're part of a coalition, an advocacy team, or just trying to protect your community, Clause Out turns policy into something you can actually work with.Because real change starts when more people can see what’s at stake—and have a way to respond.
meet our
talented team
Ben
Schenkel
The seeds of Clause Out were planted when our Co-founder and CEO Benjamin Schenkel left behind his all-American hometown for the faraway coasts of Denmark.
It was an eye-opening experience.
The people trusted their government and worked closely with elected officials to bring about real change.
Benjamin was inspired to promote those same ideals back in the United States. Joined by a crack squad of programmers, designers, writers, and researchers, he launched Clause Out in 2023. Ever since, we’ve been working hard to turn average joes into policy pros.
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