Washington DC is taking some great steps toward data transparency...but it could do better. And the Trump administration is setting a new low bar for public accountability. Those were some of the highlights of "The State of Open Government," our two-part panel conversation on March 15 in honor of Sunshine Week 2018. If you weren't able to join us last night, here's a short recap of the conversation.
Continue readingJoin us to discuss the state of open government for Sunshine Week 2018!
Sunshine Week 2018 is coming up! This annual celebration of open government runs from March 11-17, 2018, and we invite you to join us for three events during the week to discuss transparent government at the federal level as well as in the city of Washington DC.
Continue readingCelebrate open government with Sunlight during Sunshine Week 2017
Next week is Sunshine Week, the annual celebration of open government around the United States started over a decade ago... View Article
Continue readingSave the date: Sunshine Week Happy Hour Presenting the Foilies
Join the Sunlight Foundation, EFF and MuckRock on March 19 for a Sunshine Week Happy Hour presenting the Foilies, awards that will be given to the most extraordinary and egregious FOIA responses.
Continue readingAnnouncing the Sunlight Foundation’s Open Data Policy Guidelines, Version 3.0
In honor of Sunshine Week 2014, the Sunlight Foundation officially welcomes you to explore our updated Open Data Policy Guidelines!
Continue readingOpen data is the next iteration of public records
The way we think about access to information is changing along with advances in technology. It's time for public records to be proactively released online.
Continue readingSunshine Week and beyond: Here’s what Sunlight has on tap in March
March is here, and along with the promise of warmer temps, Sunlight is also delivering a packed schedule of events and trainings for Sunshine Week and beyond.
Continue readingSunshine Week 2013: A Recap
Last week was busy and exciting here at Sunlight as we marked another successful Sunshine Week. It was a great... View Article
Continue readingHouse Appropriators Embrace Webcasting…For a Week.
Late last month we applauded the House Appropriations Committee for appearing to improve on its dismal record of webcasting hearings. As... View Article
Continue readingJoin us for a Twitter chat on FOIA
Happy Sunshine Week! The FOIA-rich week may be winding down but there are plenty of events still lined up. Tomorrow,... View Article
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