searchlight

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Polling from Democratic think tank Searchlight Institute found that 70% of voters, including majorities of Republican and Trump voters, support anti-discrimination protections for trans Americans and around 67% support access to gender-affirming care for adults.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

At the 2006 festival, “Little Miss Sunshine,” directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, sold to Searchlight for what was then a record-setting $10.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

On June 3, Politico reported that a well-connected operative named Adam Jentleson will be launching a “messaging hub” called Searchlight, which will advocate for the adoption of “popular positions.”

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

Searchlight Pictures brought in 10 nominations — eight for the Timothée Chalamet-led Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

After adding more wood to the fire, little Willy kissed Grandfather, hitched up Searchlight, and started off for town.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner