In today's edition we argue for whistleblower rights, explore how the Trump Organization has benefitted from GOP political spending this year, make the case for open data to boost cooperation among cities around the world, and much more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On Eclipse Day, sunshine in government matters more than ever
After some much-needed summer vacation, we're back with our daily roundup of open government news from Washington, across the United States, and across the world! Today, we're highlighting the biggest stories that came out while we were offline. We'll be back tomorrow with a more granular look at the day's open government news. Please email us at todayinopengov@sunlightfoundation.com and share what we missed.
Continue readingThink globally, act locally: How open data can be a force in city diplomacy
Globally, inter-city collaboration poses a huge opportunity to strengthen international relations, as municipal governments can work together and exchange best-practices across sectors, including building and implementing robust open government reforms.
Continue readingMaking the case for human-centered design for open data
By designing open data programs around the needs of residents, city governments can build trust with communities, creating new opportunities for accountability and effectiveness. This has the ability to spark positive civic action for the greater good.
Continue readingOn cities, open data, and storytelling: Meet Alex Dodds, our new Open Cities Storyteller
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Alexandra Dodds to Sunlight's Open Cities team! As Sunlight’s new storyteller, Alex will be sharing how cities are putting their open data policies to use as well as listening to your stories about how cities across the country to make government more transparent and effective. Stephen Larrick, our Open Cities director, sat down with Alex to discuss the perspective she brings to our team and what she’s looking forward working on.
Continue readingWhat we’ve learned about the Trump administration’s changes to government websites won’t shock you
In 2017, there have been major reductions to public access to public information about the environment, energy, and climate change on federal websites, including EPA, DOE, DOT, Interior, State, USDA and the White House.
Continue readingWhy we’re joining Sunlight to report on public access to public information
We're monitoring changes public access to public information on federal government websites under the Trump administration.
Continue readingStart spreading the news: New York is opening more data today
The City of New York is working on broadening the impact and users of open data in the Big Apple as deadlines mandated in the landmark 2012 law draw nearer.
Continue readingPakistan’s accountability moment
Now that Pakistan has been able hold its prime minister accountable, we hope that the political transition ahead and the country's participation in the Open Government Partnership leads to better governance for its people.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Mooch Madness
It's been busy week Washington, capped by a dramatic showdown in the Senate late last night that featured an abnormal legislative process. In today's newsletter, we look back at the new White House communications director's first week in Washington, share a read out from our trip to the White House to discuss open data, endorse bipartisan call for an email privacy overhaul, worry over an increasingly dire situation in Venezuela, and much more.
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