Alex Howard : Sunlight Foundation

Today in OpenGov: When open data policies are closed, Code.gov, dark money spending, #CensusFail and more

by Alex Howard Aug 9, 2016 5:14 pm

DECODE THIS: We’re proud to introduce Open Data Policies Decoded, a new collaboration with our our friends at the State... View Article

Federal FOIA Advisory Committee grapples with challenges, technology and capacity

by Alex Howard

policy

Aug 3, 2016 4:34 pm

The federal Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee met recently at the National Archives. Here's what the members discussed.

Help make the next USASpending.gov better

by Alex Howard

Aug 1, 2016 3:46 pm

What we're asking of Sunlight's community today is simple: Please go look at the designs and prototypes for the next USASpending.gov posted here and provide feedback.

Today in OpenGov: Why tax returns are a big deal

by Alex Howard Jul 29, 2016 5:46 pm

DISCLOSE: Richard Skinner and Melissa Yeager explained why tax returns are a big deal: [READ MORE] The Sunlight Foundation has... View Article

Today in OpenGov: Where radical transparency and privacy collide

by Alex Howard Jul 28, 2016 7:28 pm

THE PUBLIC INTEREST TEST: Sunlight commented today on the leak of email and private data from the Democratic National Committee.... View Article

On weaponized transparency

by Alex Howard and John Wonderlich

policy

Jul 28, 2016 1:08 pm

We all need journalists and publishing platforms to consider carefully how they publish sensitive information, whether it has been leaked... View Article

Today in OpenGov: The USA has a new federal information policy!

by Alex Howard Jul 27, 2016 5:25 pm

PROGRESS: The United States government updated its official policy for how it manages information today. We’re thrilled to see “managing federal information... View Article