Whether through apps, passing open data policies, or new channels for collaboration on systemic issues like homelessness, Riverside is taking meaningful steps to connect its people to their own data.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Russian corruption protests, the importance of visitor logs, and more
In today's edition, we follow protests against official corruption in Russia, argue for the disclosure of visitor logs at the... View Article
Continue readingIf the White House does not publish visitor logs, Congress should mandate disclosure
While we continue to hope that this White House would adopt a democratic norm that had been established over the past decade, we strongly support Congress institutionalizing this transparency reform and hope that the Republican leadership will choose to sponsor the bills.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Transparency and ethics in Congress, open policy leads to better policy, and more
In today's edition, we explore how open policymaking has worked in Buffalo, get an update on the global open data... View Article
Continue readingHow opening data and policy to the public online can make both better
By leveraging a collaborative approach online to draft its open data policy, the City of Buffalo is off to a good start in engaging its community.
Continue readingCongress should honor its commitments to transparency
Secret laws have no place in a democracy. Laws enacted in secret, outside of public view or access, are similarly anathema to a transparent and accountable legislative process that honors the consent of the governed.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Anchorage’s new website, NOAA’s chief data officer, House transparency proposals, and more
In Today's edition, we check out Anchorage, Alaska's new website, learn about a bump in government information requests at Twitter,... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On weaponized disclosures, Trumpian ethics and more
In today’s edition, we decry weaponized disclosures, share new data about gun murders across the country, highlight Judge Gorsuch’s testimony... View Article
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 readingToday in OpenGov: When politics meets technocracy
In today's edition, we dig deep into data-driven cities, keep an eye on President Trump's approach to data and transparency,... View Article
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