Ramaswamy: Americans Must Hold Their Leaders Accountable
Americans should have government leaders who prioritize the nation's best interests, avoiding unnecessary global interventions to prevent risks like World War III. [ more ]
Joe Biden claims he has 'executive privilege' against anyone finding out just how addled he is
The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power. [ more ]
Walters: California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity
Transparency in California government has eroded in recent years, leading to decisions made behind closed doors and lack of meaningful debate. [ more ]
California lawmakers, raising fears of political violence, want to shield their properties
California lawmakers are advancing a bill, AB 1170, that would keep their personal information off the internet.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of financial disclosures, shielding information like property addresses.
Advocates for government transparency argue that withholding this information hinders accountability and understanding of conflicts of interest. [ more ]
Agencies' FISMA implementation is still 'mostly ineffective,' watchdog says
Only 8 out of 23 surveyed civilian agencies were found to have effective information security programs in place.
Various causes for the ineffective programs were identified, including management accountability issues and gaps in standards and quality control. [ more ]
Court backlog for rape cases doubles amid lawyer shortage causing trauma for victims
Court backlogs for rape prosecutions have reached a record high, doubling in two years, causing devastating delays for victims seeking justice. [ more ]