Weighing down LLC disclosure is a state like Texas, whose corporate records are not freely accessible – alarming for a state about to enter a contentious gubernatorial race.
Continue readingBringing police secrecy to light in Ferguson
The Ferguson, Missouri shooting reflected three categories where the authorities utterly failed in their duty to be transparent. Unfortunately, they reflect broader problems across America.
Continue readingWashington: A “better practices” state for LLC transparency
Although the U.S. lags in LLC transparency overall, the state of Washington stands out for its corporate disclosure. This "better practices" state, however, can still make strides in transparency before becoming a "best practices" state for others to emulate.
Continue readingDisclosure needed as Obama administration reverses lobbyist ban
The Obama administration announced it will reverse part of the lobbying ban it instituted in 2010 and allow registered lobbyists to serve on any of 1,000 advisory boards, commissions or panels that provide policy making advice to the government.
Continue readingDon’t trouble Marc Andreessen with bad news
Marc Andreessen blames scandals for the declining fortunes of print news. But his critique puts the cart before the horse.
Continue readingCan Twitter save Turkey from corruption?
Social media may provide a toehold for advocates seeking greater accountability and more transparency in Turkey, but only if they find a way to expand its reach.
Continue readingLost and found in Atlanta: Georgia’s executive orders make their way back online
Earlier this week, we highlighted a serious lack of transparency in the actions of Georgia’s executive branch. Happily, the Governor’s administration finally agreed yesterday that it’s time to bring the executive orders back into public view.
Continue readingThe case of the missing executive orders: (A lack of) transparency in Georgia’s government
Last week, we discussed the accessibility of gubernatorial executive orders in every state. There’s still a ways to go, but almost all states put their executive orders online for the public to view. All except for one: Georgia.
Continue readingSnap Shot U.S.: It takes a scandal
Overview of the history of campaign finance reform and disclosure in U.S.
Continue readingCourting donors in the dark: Mapping Obama’s closed door fundraisers
Although President Barack Obama’s administration touts its support of transparency, there’s been a glaring exception: opening up political fundraisers to White House reporters who trail the president.
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