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 readingToday in OpenGov: Co-creating better FOIA software
After another tumultuous week in Washington, we’re glad it’s Friday. Please keep sending us your comments and tips at todayinopengov@sunlightfoundation.com!... View Article
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 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 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.
Continue readingOpen source government endures
The Trump administration is supporting open source software because of its potential to save the federal government millions of dollars through reducing duplicative, wasteful spending.
Continue readingOn truth, justice and the American way
In 135 cities around the United States today, including Washington, DC, Americans are marching for truth. The coalition behind the... View Article
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 readingDefunding statistical agencies poses risks to economies and public knowledge
In an age of public distrust and misinformation, it's critical for national governments to invest in statistical agencies to inform the public.
Continue readingDC data policy balances privacy, security and openness
The District of Columbia's new Data Policy builds on the good work of other American cities working through how to balance competing interests with its strong commitment to open by default and strong commitments to data protection and privacy.
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