In an ironic twist, Sunlight had to file a FOIA request in order to receive a copy of a mayoral order on open government.
Continue readingThe limits and strengths of the US City Open Data Census
For all the census’ value, it is not without its limitations, and it's important to be clear about what those are.
Continue readingThe future of the US City Open Data Census
Here's what we have planned for the future of the US City Open Data Census.
Continue readingHow should history measure the Obama administration’s record on transparency?
Over the past seven years, we have both acknowledged this administration’s progress on open government and decried its failures.
Continue readingThe mind-boggling decentralization of education data
Much of the data that school districts release is scattered and unorganized, making it difficult to access and use.
Continue readingTo HAVA or HAVA not: Secure voter registration data
Protecting privacy and encouraging openness is a balancing act, especially when it comes to voter data.
Continue readingUsing data to track police response to sexual assault
Cases of rape and sexual assault contain deeply private information, but public data is available to help hold police accountable and provide guidance for better policing.
Continue readingPrinciples for transparency and accountability in the U.S. presidential transition
Here are the five principles that the Sunlight Foundation calls on the presidential campaigns to embrace before and after the election.
Continue readingAgencies and advocates pitch visions for new federal open government plans
Sunlight attended a series of lightning talks focused on the next round of open government plans for executive agencies. What we heard inspired both hope and concern.
Continue readingIndependent assessment finds federal agency release rate for FOIA much lower than claimed
The Obama administration routinely touts its 91 percent disclosure rate for responses under the Freedom of Information Act. But is that figure revealing the whole truth?
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