Today's look at #OpenGov news, events, and analysis returns from a brief hiatus with stories on Democrats' embrace of PAC money, attempts to fix Virginia's reputation, a few new government transparency websites, and more.
Continue readingThe Week on Politwoops: deleted press release, a challenger’s dream and memories of working for the CIA
It was another busy week on Politwoops, with politicians attempting to hide tweets that included an entire press release, an adaptation of a Martin Luther King Jr. quote and much more.
Continue readingThere’s no sunlight in the shadows
Jason Grumet argues that there's a dark side to sunlight. But transparency is necessary for accountable government; in fact, it's hard-wired into the American democracy.
Continue readingWill the real political advertiser please stand up?
Sunlight's argument, summarized and simplified, is that if someone dresses up as Batman, he/she shouldn't get to claim Batman is the one spamming attack ads. Swap out Batman for super PAC, and you've got the drift.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Clear policies on open government and open data help reinforce public and private partnerships
In 2011, Paraguay became a member of the Open Government Partnership. Since then, its made several commitments to transparency and open data to bring about a more open government.
Continue readingRealtors put down money on the (U.S.) House
The National Association of Realtors flooded three congressional races with $2.1 million on behalf of candidates whose policies are popular with realtors.
Continue readingRecovery.gov, now less useful!
Entity information served as the beating heart of Recovery.gov. Unfortunately, that information is no longer available thanks to the government's reliance on proprietary DUNS numbers.
Continue readingYou’re invited! Join us for #Sunfright, our annual Open House
Sunlight’s Open House is back! And you’d better believe we’re pulling out all the stops this year to serve the people we love most in the world — you!
Continue readingStakeholder perspectives heard at DATA Act town hall
Last Friday, the Sunlight Foundation participated in a "data transparency town hall" hosted by the Treasury Department to hear from stakeholders on DATA Act implementation. Our comments are posted here.
Continue readingCampaign Intelligence: Who’s spending the most to influence the vote
Want to follow the political money beat? We can help.
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