A new online tool called Pulse allows anyone to monitor which federal websites are utilizing HTTPS.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Now is the time for open data in Mesa
As a part of the What Works Cities initiative, Sunlight will be working with Mesa, Ariz., to develop sustainable open data practices.
Continue readingSunlight kicks off open data efforts in first round of What Works Cities
The first round of cities has been selected for the What Works Cities initiative, and Sunlight is thrilled to helping them expand their use of open data.
Continue readingDare to talk about your civic tech mistakes — submit your failure story
Civic tech projects don't always end up successful. Today, we’re asking you to be honest with us — and to submit your failure stories as well.
Continue readingUsing microdata in criminal justice
While the collection and release of individual-level microdata is hotly debated across social disciplines, microdata has greatly improved outcomes and decision-making in criminal justice programs.
Continue readingAvoiding prejudice in data-based decisions
As we increasingly depend on data and technology in our decision-making, it's critical to know that while using a computer can produce important value, it does not guarantee us a substantively “objective” outcome.
Continue readingHow to protect privacy when releasing open data
As we improve data quality, we also achieve better control over sensitive information.
Continue readingCISA is bad for accountability and transparency — and it must be stopped
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 has significant issues with accountability and transparency.
Continue readingThe right to see
Video has become our trusted third party to police-civilian disputes. To improve police accountability policies, we need to make sure we hold on to our right to see the video of these events.
Continue readingConsent decrees open police data, but for a limited time only
Consent decrees can help achieve greater transparency and accountability in policing because they often require departments to institute new policy, collect new data and report data publicly.
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