Our new tool Open Data Policies Decoded is the first step toward a more analytical approach to open government advocacy, technical assistance, policy remix and more.
Continue readingShouldn’t text be open data too? The search for an inclusive data definition
If we can reduce the barriers to the spread of public policy language that supports open data, we’ll lay the groundwork for increased usability of all kinds of policy — not just open data policy.
Continue readingThe sky isn’t the limit: The unfortunate truth about campaign finance limits
Several states are weakening campaign finance limits, allowing individuals to pour in more money than ever to state politics.
Continue readingReviewing the adoption of Sunlight’s Open Data Policy Guidelines
While cities around the nation are “geeking” their way to excellence, we on the Sunlight’s Local Team track the passage of open data policies. But how effective are the policies these cities are passing?
Continue readingA closer look at the problem of open data policy that isn’t open
Ironically, open data policy is not open. Here's why that's a problem.
Continue readingHelp us find political dark money in your state
Dark money spending at the state and local level has skyrocketed in recent years. Help us find the dark money spending in your state.
Continue readingOpening up open data policy: Introducing Open Data Policies Decoded
Introducing Open Data Policies Decoded, a new collaboration between Sunlight and the OpenGov Foundation.
Continue readingTracking state-level developments in campaign finance
One year after the 2015 State Integrity Investigation, what's changed in campaign finance law across the fifty states?
Continue readingWhy are some cities so good at releasing open data? Pt. 2
How can a smaller city with fewer resources possibly achieve the open data success of major urban areas? Asheville and Hartford can show you.
Continue readingWhy are some cities so good at releasing open data? (Pt. 1)
While many cities have made open data progress in recent years, the City Open Data Census has seen a handful of cities consistently rise to the top. Why is that?
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