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Continue readingHarris Fellows to help us shine a light on what works in cities
This summer, Sunlight will be working with fellows from the Harris School exploring public policy issues and providing opportunities that to expand their knowledge and skills.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Capitol confusion on press access, LLCs could conceal Trump conflicts, and more…
Yesterday, journalists, Senators, and First Amendment advocates reacted swiftly to unilateral action by the Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee to restrict press activity in the Senate. Hours after the restrictions were first reported, the Committee had reverted to its previous rules. Read on for more on this, as well as a fresh batch of #OpenGov news from DC, across the United States, and around the world.
Continue readingRestrictions on journalists in the US Senate violate core American principles
Are reporters currently allowed to ask questions and record the responses of Senators in the Senate halls on video, in... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Open Sessions
As the first summer heat wave stifles DC, the eyes of official Washington turn to the Senate, where U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify in an open hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee at 2:30 PM. Read on for our take on that and much, much more in this edition of Today in #OpenGov.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: It’s still really about ethics in government
Following some technical difficulties last week, Today in #OpenGov is back with an expanded edition featuring the latest on Comey's testimony to congress, cities around the United States are using technology to tackle homelessness, the Library of Congress is working on rebuilding its outdated IT systems, the New York Attorney General is looking into Eric Trump's charity, the Open Data Charter has recommendations for using open data in the fight against corruption, and much more.
Continue readingComey’s testimony is another important step in transparency
Today's open hearing with the former director of the FBI in the United States Senate Intelligence Committee was a signal moment in modern American history,
Continue readingGUIDE: How to use open data to fight corruption
The Open Data Charter's new guide to using open data to combat corruption was designed to be a practical tool for governments. With the right conditions in place, greater transparency can lead to more accountability, less corruption and better outcomes for the public.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The president’s tweets and ethics in government…
Today in #OpenGov, we reflect on the president's Twitter habit, a retired senator works to improve congressional oversight, Minnesota reaches a transparency turning point, and more...
Continue readingOn Trump, Twitter and transparency
Each public statement by a President of the United States matters. In 2017, @realDonaldTrump tweets are statements by the President. We hope that the president and his staff choose those words carefully and transparently.
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