
Today, the Sunlight Foundation is publishing a new white paper that lays out ten principles for responsible municipal data management... View Article
Continue readingToday, the Sunlight Foundation is publishing a new white paper that lays out ten principles for responsible municipal data management... View Article
Continue readingOver the past year, several states have taken steps forward regarding campaign finance disclosure, yet others have remained stagnant — or even moved backward.
Continue readingPolice complaint data can fuel transparency — here are the local projects that are leading the way.
Continue readingThe Gun Violence Archive’s new "Congressional Reports" tool allows us to get the information we really need in order to thoughtfully analyze firearms in America.
Continue readingFunding through fines? What can publicly available data tell us about how much revenue city governments receive from the fines and forfeiture associated with policing.
Continue readingFBI data, though incomplete, can tell us about how police departments follow up on reports of rape.
Continue readingProtecting privacy and encouraging openness is a balancing act, especially when it comes to voter data.
Continue readingCases of rape and sexual assault contain deeply private information, but public data is available to help hold police accountable and provide guidance for better policing.
Continue readingWe have often said that open data can help with government accountability. The DOJ’s use of data which has either been proactively published or is available by public request shows how it plays that role.
Continue readingHow can we enact meaningful change in government? You can get involved in affecting outcomes all along the policy cycle.
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