“transparency” Charts
Just How Corrupt Is the U.S.? »
#19 out of 177 countries ranked isn't too shabby. I wonder just what lengths we would go to for a…
Obama Administration Sets Record For Government Censorship »
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), hailed globally as a model for transparent governance, entitles any person to view most…
No Labels Pushes for Greater Presidential Accountability »
In this modern era, presidents give 88% fewer press conferences than before the popularization of the television. News conferences serve…
The World's Least, and Most, Corrupt Countries »
In the rankings of the least corrupt nations, the US barely made the top-20, while the developed nations of Israel,…
#Censorship? Governments to Rid Web of More & More Content? »
Over the past few years, the number of content removal requests the government has issued to Google has increased substantially…
Dark Money Rises: Secret Spending Silences Democratic Voice »
Senate campaign spending by groups that do not fully disclose their donors-- known as "dark money"-- has increased over 200%…
News Organizations Seen as Political Watchdogs »
More than two thirds of Americans believe that News criticism of political leaders keeps them from doing things that should…
