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Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Putting a spotlight on dark money
From Maine to Montana, more voters are showing that they support an essential first step in campaign finance reform: finally bringing "dark money" into the light.
Continue readingArguments for data transparency — a list for advocates
Not yet convinced of the transformative potential of transparency? Here are a handful of strong examples from various topics and contexts that demonstrate the positive power of openness.
Continue readingDear Santa, open your data
This holiday season, the presents under the tree aren’t the only things can't wait to open: The time has come for Santa Claus to open his data, too.
Continue readingMaking the case for open human rights data
Although it's clear that data-driven human rights monitoring efforts would be enhanced by more or better datasets that can be used to make conclusions about human rights violations or the overall human rights landscape in a particular context, the question of how open data can positively impact human rights monitoring is a much more sensitive area that has not been fully explored.
Continue readingNew spending bill prevents agencies from regulating dark money
A rider attached to the omnibus spending bill passed in the House today will prevent two federal agencies from issuing rules that would make it easier to track political spending.
Continue readingSunlight in 2015: Looking back on the world of opengov
This past year, Sunlight made an impact opening governments large and small, engaging citizens at home and abroad. Relive the awesomeness of Sunlight in 2015.
Continue readingWaco becomes 4th What Works City to pass an open data policy
Waco, Texas, became the fourth What Works City, and the fourth city in Texas, to pass an open data policy.
Continue readingInfluence Abroad: American lobbying at the European Union
Today we are excited to release an informative case study delving into American lobbying at the European Union, the first in our series "Influence Abroad."
Continue readingIn the wake of change, Argentina has to push for more transparency
In a historic runoff, Argentina has just elected Mauricio Macri as the country's new president. In this time of change, the country must push for more transparency in its elections.
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