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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Call for government 'transparency' on nuclear bombs

Campaigners have called for government "transparency" amid reports the United States Air Force has moved nuclear weapons to a Suffolk airbase, with specific concerns about the deployment. The flight data of a specialist C-17A Globemaster indicates it traveled from New Mexico to RAF Lakenheath last week, raising alarms over nuclear readiness. The situation marks a potential return of nuclear weapons to Lakenheath, the first since 2008, with platform preparations for the B61-12 bomb being evident based on recent documentation and expert analysis.
US politics
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.
Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.
Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.
fromKqed
1 day ago
US politics

The Trump Regime Targets California's Sanctuary Status at the Expense of the American Creed | KQED

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.
Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.
Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.
fromKqed
1 day ago
US politics

The Trump Regime Targets California's Sanctuary Status at the Expense of the American Creed | KQED

#reproductive-rights
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Government Attorneys Now On Board With The Whole Secret Police Thing - Above the Law

In the first case Judge ShaSha Xu said, "We're not really doing names publicly." But that's not really true. Because she *did* ID the immigrants before her in court and their lawyers.
US politics
#jeffrey-epstein
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 07.15.25 - Above the Law

The government's insistence on keeping agency reorganization plans confidential contrasts with the Supreme Court's previous requirement for transparency, raising questions about honesty in its legal rationale.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Why Gov. Greg Abbott won't release his emails with Elon Musk

Bill Aleshire, a Texas-based attorney specializing in public records law, was appalled that the governor is claiming that months of emails between his office and one of the world's richest people are all private. "Right now, it appears they've charged you $244 for records they have no intention of giving you," Aleshire said. "That is shocking."
US politics
#chemtrails
#data-preservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Key climate change reports removed from US government websites

Legally mandated US national climate assessments appear to be missing from federal websites, making crucial information about climate change less accessible to state and local governments.
US politics
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

"Backroom Deals": Local Govt. Secrets & Activism Reading (Corte Madera)

The book showcases how ordinary individuals become activists when confronted with the hidden decisions of local governments that affect their lives, leading to a grassroots movement.
SF politics
#conspiracy-theories
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US news

Former NASA Agent Suggests Government Used UFO Theories To Cover "Stealth Technology"

fromFuturism
1 month ago
US news

Former NASA Agent Suggests Government Used UFO Theories To Cover "Stealth Technology"

#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
5 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Unsure if Musk Plans to Fire Federal Workers Who Don't Respond to Email: I Guess You Get Fired'

Elon Musk's email to federal employees requires responses, but Trump was unclear about the implications of not responding.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The DOGE savings tracker wants you to think it's transparent-but its visualizations are misleading

The updated DOGE website emphasizes government transparency but presents questionable savings figures, undermining trust in its data.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
5 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Unsure if Musk Plans to Fire Federal Workers Who Don't Respond to Email: I Guess You Get Fired'

Elon Musk's email to federal employees requires responses, but Trump was unclear about the implications of not responding.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The DOGE savings tracker wants you to think it's transparent-but its visualizations are misleading

The updated DOGE website emphasizes government transparency but presents questionable savings figures, undermining trust in its data.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford government used code words to make it 'unduly difficult' to search Greenbelt records: report | CBC News

"The Greenbelt-related appeals offer a clear example and cautionary tale about the consequences of inadequate recordkeeping. When key government decisions are not properly documented, transparency suffers, and with it, public trust."
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Senate Dem Confronts Hegseth About Price of Trump's Qatari Plane Renovations: We Want It Now!'

"You've signed a contract with a company to reconfigure the aircraft. What is the price of that contract?" - Sen. Jack Reed interrogating Hegseth in Senate hearing.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

John L. Young, 89, Dies; Pioneered Posting Classified Documents Online

I'm a fierce opponent of government secrets of all kinds. The scale is tipped so far the other way that I'm willing to stick my neck out and say there should be none.
US news
fromZDNET
1 month ago

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

The IRS's Direct File is a revolutionary step towards government transparency that allows eligible taxpayers to file their returns directly and receive refunds while minimizing costs.
Non-profit organizations
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France spent 90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests

France's CEA spent significant resources disputing research on the adverse impacts of nuclear tests in French Polynesia, revealing accountability concerns.
#press-freedom
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Miranda Devine: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whines about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office

Biden's administration faces criticism for limiting press access, in contrast to Trump's more open media engagement.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is imposing new restrictions on journalists, limiting access to key areas to enhance national security.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Miranda Devine: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whines about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office

Biden's administration faces criticism for limiting press access, in contrast to Trump's more open media engagement.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is imposing new restrictions on journalists, limiting access to key areas to enhance national security.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment

The French government concealed a scandal about illegal filtering treatments used by Nestle on Perrier mineral water.
#fbi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Influencers Slam Trump AG Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

MAGA influencers are frustrated with the lack of transparency regarding the DOJ's Epstein files, questioning if the government is protecting powerful elites.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
5 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

SignalGate Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Republicans Why Isn't It?

A new wave of transparency is emerging in government, elicited by public demand for accountability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Influencers Slam Trump AG Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

MAGA influencers are frustrated with the lack of transparency regarding the DOJ's Epstein files, questioning if the government is protecting powerful elites.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
5 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

SignalGate Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Republicans Why Isn't It?

A new wave of transparency is emerging in government, elicited by public demand for accountability.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Federal report reveals the cause of mysterious drone sightings - but major mystery remains

The alignment of the aircraft gave the appearance to observers on the ground of them hovering in formation while they were actually moving directly at the observers.
US politics
#gsa
SF real estate
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled From Its Website

The GSA published and then removed a list of federal properties for sale, raising concerns about transparency.
SF real estate
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled From Its Website

The GSA published and then removed a list of federal properties for sale, raising concerns about transparency.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I believe the number abused by him in Ireland alone could be closer to 500' - victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine calls for sealed review to be opened

A victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine insists on making the sealed report by retired judge TC Smyth available to the public, emphasizing the need for transparency.
UK news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Ex-HUD official claims trillions spent on underground bunkers

Fitts claimed during an interview that there is an extraordinary underground and undersea infrastructure in the U.S., comprising over 170 bases connected by transportation systems.
Silicon Valley real estate
#new-york-budget
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Vows to Release Records on Kennedy and King Killings

President Trump has ordered the release of all records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Vows to Release Records on Kennedy and King Killings

President Trump has ordered the release of all records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#ai-technology
Data science
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
Data science
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
#public-engagement
Public health
fromTruthout
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
Public health
fromTruthout
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: FOIL'ed Again Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation has 16 staff dedicated to processing FOIL requests, but responses often take over six months.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Meet Your Candidates: Dante Arnwine and Jamell Henderson Strive to Unseat Incumbent in District 41

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: FOIL'ed Again Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation has 16 staff dedicated to processing FOIL requests, but responses often take over six months.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Meet Your Candidates: Dante Arnwine and Jamell Henderson Strive to Unseat Incumbent in District 41

#cdc
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

San Jose leader made unusual move to change staff email addresses - San Jose Spotlight

Kamei's request for email changes is unusual and raises concerns about transparency, especially following her silence on serious allegations against a former councilmember.
NYC politics
#trump
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

FTC removes posts critical of big tech from its website | TechCrunch

The FTC has removed over 300 critical blog posts against Big Tech under former chair Lina Khan.
The deletions reflect a shift in regulatory vigilance towards corporations.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies | TechCrunch

Mark Klein, whistleblower on NSA surveillance, has passed away at 79, revealing significant government access to American internet data.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Release of technology secretary's use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

The Freedom of Information Act is causing concerns among officials due to increased scrutiny from disclosures regarding personal and AI-based communications.
#extraterrestrial-life
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Revealed: the guide the MoD uses to keep its secrets secret

The MoD's censorship guide outlines when government documents can remain classified, potentially hindering historical transparency.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

AG Pam Bondi Releases The Epstein Files'

The Epstein Files release raised concerns about transparency and the adequacy of disclosed information.
Media industry
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Mississippi Judge Orders Newspaper to Delete From Its Website Editorial Critical of City Officials

A Mississippi judge's order to erase a critical editorial violates First Amendment press freedoms, raising concerns over governmental transparency and media independence.
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