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Blue wave? Red wave? How ‘bout a transparent wave?
Blue wave? Red wave? How ‘bout a transparent wave?
It’s widely said that “open government is good government” — turns out, open government may be good politics, too.
The Brechner Center
Dec 3, 2018
Accidental Disclosures ≠ Permissible Prior Restraints
Accidental Disclosures ≠ Permissible Prior Restraints
If a government agency inadvertently releases unredacted versions of records in response to a public records request, can the agency turn…
Linda Riedemann Norbut
Nov 6, 2018
How “Revenge FOIA” lawsuits against the press highlight the need for openness in sexual harassment…
How “Revenge FOIA” lawsuits against the press highlight the need for openness in sexual harassment…
We all know the way open-government disputes normally play out: The person requesting records gets a lawyer and goes to court if the…
Linda Riedemann Norbut
Sep 4, 2018
Improving transparency and media relations in high-profile police cases
Improving transparency and media relations in high-profile police cases
In an encounter with police, a civilian is shot. The shooting immediately provokes understandable and urgent questions — was it necessary…
The Brechner Center
Sep 3, 2018
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