Unexplored region of transparency involves many different government public relations agencies
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Most Federal Employees Not Allowed Media Contact
Workers have been losing freedoms and transparency as federal employees not allowed media contact
More NSA Spying Revelations Deepen Concerns
Scandal continues to deepen as new NSA Spying revelations about PRISM program released by Snowden
Transparent Government Tech Gathering Focused on Vote
Bureaucratic efficiency pushed by transparent government tech gathering seeking big new ideas
California Open Government Activists in New Victories
State moving closer to California open government with latest success for transparency advocates
Federal Transparency Regulation Effort Falls Flat
Government agency fails to build federal transparency regulation and open government despite hopes
Secret NSA PRISM Spying Reauthorized in Private
Massive operation involved in PRISM spying reauthorized in secret court under White House watch
NY Green Party Bashes Money in Elections Reforms
According to NY Green Party, the Cuomo reform effort falls short of achieving victory against money in elections
How the US Has Become Hostile to Whistleblowers
Those exposing government spying programs face harsh penalties in nation hostile to whistleblowers
What is the Impact of Paperless Government?
New advocacy group fights unusual battle to prevent negative impact of paperless government