Sunlight Foundation

Web Sites Push For More Transparency and Accessibility In Government

OpenCongress and MetaVid give citizens an open window into government activities.

Publication: Infomation Week

K.C. Jones
June 23, 2008

One unemployment bill before the U.S. Congress has generated more than 17,000 comments, thanks to one of many sites using technology to increase transparency, accountability, and participation in government.