We want our draft open data executive order to serve as a helpful resource for any government. In that vein, we've translated the whole document into Spanish.
Continue readingWhy the OGP needs to get serious about freedom of information laws
The Open Government Partnership and the next Argentine government need to take freedom of information laws much more seriously.
Continue readingNew draft of Declaration on Political Finance Openness released
In honor of the 2015 Open Government Partnership Summit, we are happy to release the newest draft of the Declaration on Political Finance Openness as part of the Money, Politics and Transparency project (MPT).
Continue readingCorporate money easily finds its way into Argentine elections
As we approach the 2015 Argentina elections, Sunlight found corporate money easily finds its way to political campaigns — even though it's prohibited on paper.
Continue readingThe N.Y. state Senate’s new website: More than just a new paint job
The New York state Senate rolled out a new website last week that will please members of the chamber and the citizens who elect them.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Tulsa’s open data balancing act
Instead of diving into the deep end of open data, Tulsa is taking a more measured approach to make sure its citizens get the most of these transparency efforts.
Continue readingOhio’s online checkbook goes local
With Ohio's commitment to its online checkbook, the state continues to set an example for open financial data at the local level.
Continue readingWarm California sun
With this month’s regulation, California has started to close the circle spurred by dark money in its elections.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: For lobbying in the U.K., it’s time for a change
Without significantly more transparency around lobbying, the realm of influence in British politics will remain murky and mysterious.
Continue readingWhy should cities have an open data policy?
Policy may not be the most exciting part of an open data initiative, but it can be essential for its success. Here are four reasons why.
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