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Today, the Money, Politics and Transparency project is excited to release a new set of resources that expose money’s troubling role in political parties and elections around the globe.
Continue readingDatathons and open data portals: Virginia’s new civic tech initiatives
Virginia is getting its citizens involved with opengov in multiple ways, including the 2015 Datathon Challenge and a new open data portal in Richmond.
Continue readingPilot program will publicize all FOIA responses at select federal agencies
A six-month pilot program led by the Justice Department will increase disclosure of information at several agencies by requiring that records released under the Freedom of Information Act be shared publicly.
Continue readingCourt ruling could spur action on greater disclosure of contractor contributions
A recent court decision upheld the ban on political contributions by federal contractors — an action that could lead to greater disclosure of political contributions by entities that do business with the government.
Continue readingWatchdogs call for OGP investigation into crackdown on Hungarian civil society
As the crackdown on civil society continues in Hungary, NGOs are now calling on the Open Government Partnership to launch a thorough investigation into the matter.
Continue readingBright spots in criminal justice data from Connecticut to Colorado
Through our criminal justice project, we've discovered some great data resources across America.
Continue readingAdvocacy efforts renew hope for anticorruption movement in Ukraine
A year after the Euromaidan revolution in Ukraine, public opinion on the new government is mixed. However, new bills to enhance transparency and accountability may restore hope in reforms.
Continue readingSunlight in Argentina
We are excited to announce that Sunlight is starting work with our friends and allies toward a shared vision of a more open and inclusive society in Argentina.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Top 5 federal opengov efforts
Here are five areas where the federal government is making major strides in the realm of transparency.
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