Widespread surveillance discovery sparks Obama spying criticism and growing calls for transparency
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.
Small Transparency Win In Surveillance Case
A transparency for non-profit EFF win In surveillance case opens window on NSA Spying
What Domestic Spying Means for Transparency
Increase in leaks and creep of surveillance state into domestic spying means need for transparency
Widespread Spying on Americans Uncovered
Citizens told about government collection of public information as spying on Americans uncovered
Tea Partiers Testify on IRS Election Scandal
IRS tax exemption and election scandal sees building controversy as targeted Tea Partiers testify
Health Secretary Email Transparency Controversy
Secret government related messages part of new Health Secretary email transparency accusations
Supreme Court Limits Voting Process Media Access
Refusals to take up case reflects power of Supreme Court over voting process media access laws
Texas Nonprofit Transparency Bill Vetoed
Governor Rick Perry vetoes Texas nonprofit transparency bill citing the Republican IRS scandal
True the Vote Files IRS Lawsuit
True the Vote files IRS lawsuit amid battle for tax-exemption alleging it continues to be muzzled
Michigan Grand Jury in Open Government Decision
Transparency is tested in Michigan Grand Jury where open government decision impact to spread