Earlier this month, the Department of Defense launched a new open government data platform, data.mil. Above, you can see a... View Article
Continue readingSunlight will endure
Today, we can announce that Sunlight will continue its role as an nonpartisan advocate for open government under the leadership of Executive Director John Wonderlich.
Continue readingSenate passes historic endorsement of open government data
The OPEN Government Data Act passed the Senate unanimously, a strong step forward for open government in a time where many questions loom about the future of transparency in America.
Continue readingNew paper offers evidence for impact of open government
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In a new paper published by the Brookings Institution, authors Norm Eisen and Vanessa Williamson explore the impact of open government.
Continue readingWhat’s at stake in the future of U.S. participation in the Open Government Partnership
In the years ahead, upholding transparency will be a primary goal from Paris to Tokyo to Buenos Aires. The United States continuing participation in the Open Government Partnership will help us achieve it here in D.C.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: How Kansas City, Kan., is fighting urban blight with open data
Kansas City, Kan., is using open data to involve the community and make informed decisions in it's battle against urban blight.
Continue readingUsing public data to improve policing in Uganda
(Photo credit: Rory Mizen/Flickr) The Uganda Police Force has been continuously ranked as one of the most corrupt institutions in... View Article
Continue readingAnalyzing the state of open data in 2016
A new report sheds light on the state of open data in the United States.
Continue readingConnecting freedom of information to open data: How to build a better FOIA.gov
The next White House will have an extraordinary opportunity to close the gap between open data and FOIA when it deploys a new portal in 2017. Here's what will make the next FOIA.gov more effective and useful for the American people.
Continue readingIn Wichita, creating an open data practice that meets community needs
For Wichita, crafting and implementing an open data policy is about more than releasing data sets. It’s about doing the right thing and engaging an entire community in the process. Chief Information Officer Mike Mayta explains why.
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