The open government movement (like most of the online world) is obsessed with “unconferences” — meet-ups, of sorts, where the... View Article
Continue readingThe Most Open Congress Ever?
Today, Sunlight is announcing a package of House Rules reforms for the upcoming 112th Congress that can help create the... View Article
Continue readingCity of Bell and the Case for Grassroots Transparency
I’m proud to present this independent research project by our summer intern Mike Liu. Mike looked at his home state... View Article
Continue readingIntroducing the Cycle of Transparency
This "Cycle of Transparency" demonstrates, in one image, the specific actions and the variety of actors that need to work together to create the open, transparent government we seek.
Continue readingThe Senate Hates Young People, Trees, and Computers…
We can end the thankless hours of tedium forced upon our nation's brightest interns. We can bring to a halt the needless printing of reams and reams of paper. And yes, we CAN put computers to their proper use in the Senate.
Continue readingWhat the cap and trade rush does to advocacy
So, it looks as though the cap and trade bill will continue to sail toward a Friday vote despite the... View Article
Continue readingUS Chamber of Commerce, Advocacy and the Internet
I had the pleasure this morning of speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for a panel on Innovative Advocacy (cohosted by Adfero).
While much of the discussion centered on best practices and ideas around (what seemed to me to be) more traditional advocacy, I tried to add some of my thoughts on what might make for more effective non-traditional advocacy and outreach. Speaking in public is always useful exercise for me, and, as is often the case, my thoughts are better organized after speaking than before.
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