The road to rebuilding public trust in Congress is paved with transparency and accountability to constituents, not secrecy. Every U.S. Senator should insist upon regular order, not sacrifice openness on the altar of naked legislative power.
Continue readingUnder pressure, Trump White House discloses ethics waivers
Now that these waivers have been disclosed, the public, the press and the Office of Government Ethics can evaluate their appropriateness and relevance to the public's business being done by White House officials.
Continue readingTrump, Threats to Data, and US Cities
Sunlight's John Wonderlich reflects on the Trump administration's relationship with data, the difficulty in reporting on broad trends in data transparency, and the role US cities increasingly play.
Continue readingTransparency is Urgently Required for Next Steps on Trump
The road back to public credibility for the Trump presidency must be paved with transparency and accountability, not just good intentions.
Continue readingIn firing Comey, Trump creates new urgency for independent commission and special counsel
By firing Director Comey, the Trump administration has sent a clear message to Congress: without independent oversight, even fundamental questions of accountability will decay into impunity and political interference under President Trump’s leadership.
Continue readingWeaponized disclosure must not erode public trust in government
Recent executive actions by the Trump administration violate federal information policy norms and treat data disclosure as a tool for division and public intimidation, not a means for achieving transparency and accountability.
Continue readingThe White House should publish text of Presidential actions immediately online
The White House should publish text of all Presidential actions on WhiteHouse.gov immediately upon the President's signature. Anything less invites disaster by creating the potential for disinformation and misinterpretation of legally binding directives.
Continue readingTrump to enter White House with unprecedented conflicts of interest
Today’s announcement by President-elect Donald J. Trump failed to address the unprecedented conflicts of interest he brings to Presidency. Trump... View Article
Continue readingSunlight will endure
Today, we can announce that Sunlight will continue its role as an nonpartisan advocate for open government under the leadership of Executive Director John Wonderlich.
Continue readingBeyond self-enrichment: Trump conflicts raise serious concerns
The way Trump uses corporate control to affect his political power may present a bigger risk than the way he uses political power to affect his personal finances.
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