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New York Post
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden officials are covering up an attempted terror attack by illegal immigrants

Refusal by Biden administration to answer questions related to an incident at Quantico Marine Corps base has raised concerns about national security and the ongoing border crisis. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of interview with special counsel Robert Hur

Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio to shield AG Garland from potential contempt charges. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Make ministers declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists, MPs say

Ministers should declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists or face a ban on official devices. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Coronavirus

As bird flu spreads, the Biden admin remains dangerously unprepared for another pandemic

H5N1 virus evolving and spreading globally among various species, including mammals and cattle.
Public health readiness, transparency, and openness in addressing potential pandemics are crucial. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Sunak urged to publish legal advice over Israel's actions in Gaza

The government is facing pressure to disclose legal advice on Gaza war.
Claims suggest Israel breached humanitarian law, and ministers concealed the advice. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Counter-eavesdropping agency unlawfully used surveillance powers to identify journalist's source | Computer Weekly

Government agency unlawfully used surveillance powers to identify journalist's source
Failures in acquiring communications data discovered in UK National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

California law enforcement agencies have hindered transparency efforts in use-of-force cases

California law enforcement agencies have concealed basic personnel records like complaints and disciplinary actions, only accessible with a California judge's permission.
California experienced 198 non-shooting deaths from police force considered non-deadly from 2012 to 2021, with many other states having undisclosed numbers due to suppression of information. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Social justice

Revealed: Women eligible for release from prison early under emergency plans

Women are being released early from prison under an emergency scheme due to overcrowding crisis.
The government has been secretive about the details and numbers of prisoners being released early. [ more ]
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PortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposal

Compromise bill passed to maintain transparency
House Bill 4031 ensures tax information confidentiality [ more ]
BKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Native Walter T. Mosley Ascends to New York Secretary of State

Walter T. Mosley confirmed as 69th New York Secretary of State, emphasizing transparency and equity in government operation. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposal

Compromise bill passed to maintain transparency
House Bill 4031 ensures tax information confidentiality [ more ]
BKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Native Walter T. Mosley Ascends to New York Secretary of State

Walter T. Mosley confirmed as 69th New York Secretary of State, emphasizing transparency and equity in government operation. [ more ]
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Foilies 2024

Transparency in government is essential for accountability and can be enforced through public record requests.
The Foilies highlight violations of government transparency laws during Sunshine Week. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Vaughan Gething used disappearing messages

Disappearing messages used by Wales' health minister during pandemic
Limited messages showed Welsh government advisors deleted communications [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

NSA Spying Shirts Are Back Just In Time to Tell Congress to Reform Section 702

Mass surveillance concerns persist with Section 702 renewal
EFF advocates for transparency and oversight in surveillance laws [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Cost of Boris Johnson's booze-fuelled Brexit bash revealed

The UK government spent almost £8,000 of taxpayers' money on alcohol for Boris Johnson's Brexit party.
The alcohol bill included English sparkling wine, Italian red wine, and Chapel Down white wine from Kent. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Kathie Tovo kicks off mayoral campaign criticizing Kirk Watson - Austin Monitor

Kathie Tovo is running for mayor of Austin, emphasizing the need for new leadership focused on community engagement, transparent governance, and support for working families. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US Elections

Opinion | If Donald Trump Wins, So Will Paul Manafort. You Are a Real Man.'

An unleashed President Trump could empower lobbyists to wield sweeping influence over U.S. policy, benefiting corporations and foreign governments at the expense of regular Americans. [ more ]
Hellgatenyc
2 weeks ago
New York City

Mayor Adams's Claim: The Public Can Pee at City Hall. Hell Gate Porcelain New York Rating: FALSE - Hell Gate

Access to public restrooms in City Hall following the Mayor's announcement faces barriers in reality. [ more ]
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