The International Open Data Conference, held in Ottawa last week, was one of the largest recent gatherings for the open government community, and it's invited us to confront tougher questions about how this community can create meaningful change.
Continue readingHeading to International Open Data Conference 2015? We’ll see you there!
Next week, Sunlight will be headed to Ottawa for the 3rd Annual International Open Data Conference. We're participating and hosting a variety of interactive panels, discussions and debates, so we hope to see you there!
Continue readingJoin our efforts to support transparency reform in Chile
The public has a right to information about political campaigns — and we are imploring the Chilean government to recognize it. Help amplify our message by adding your voice.
Continue readingDo U.K. campaign laws miss the mark on transparency?
Recent legislation in the U.K. promises increased transparency in elections, but will it really shine a light on the money of special interests?
Continue readingFrom Ireland to South Africa, new reforms shine a light on political influence across the globe
With Sunlight’s Money, Politics and Transparency project, we're raising awareness about money's influence on governance across the globe. Recently, we've discovered some resilient initiatives that shine a light on anonymous cash that's pouring into politics.
Continue readingCivil society in Ukraine takes a stand for open government
Transparency International Ukraine, with the support of broader Ukrainian civil society, has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk demanding that the country fulfills commitments to the Open Government Partnership.
Continue readingSunlight’s International Lobbying Disclosure Guidelines, now available in Spanish
Sunlight is happy to announce that our International Lobbying Disclosure Guidelines are now available in Spanish!
Continue readingCan public funding initiatives for political activity increase openness?
Increasingly, countries around the world are trying to balance the costs of political activities with public subsidies. What benefits can public funding for political activities have on transparency and accountability in elections?
Continue readingHas the U.S. taken the lead in open data practices globally?
The U.S. release of federal data indexes is monumental, in part due to its unique nature. In fact, it may mark one of the first releases of this kind on the national level.
Continue readingSnap Shot Germany: Gold dealings, but no gold standard
In Germany, a political party is manipulating the electoral system to elevate its importance — testing the limits of a political finance system based on trust and good intentions.
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