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Secrecy on the Rise: How Government Transparency is Fading in the U. S.

March 16, 2026

In the U. S. , seeing what the government does has become harder. This is especially true since the second Trump term began. Florida, once a model for openness, now makes it tough for people to get public records. High fees and low success rates show how the state is falling behind. Florida charges

politics

City Calls for Release of 9/11 Toxicity Records

February 24, 2026

Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he

politics

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

February 10, 2026

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

education

Celebrities Teaching at University of Michigan: What They Earn

December 14, 2025

The University of Michigan has a star-studded faculty, with celebrities from various fields sharing their expertise. Their salaries, however, tell a different story. First, there's John Cameron Mitchell, known for directing and starring in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch. " He joined the university as a

politics

Iowa's COVID Transparency Battle Ends in $600K Settlement

November 6, 2025

A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kim

opinion

Why College Athletes' Pay Should Be Out in the Open

October 25, 2025

College sports have changed a lot since 2019. The days when athletes played for free while schools and coaches got rich are over. Now, players can earn money from endorsements and even get paid directly by their schools. But there's a catch: no one knows how much these athletes are making. Public u

crime

Victims' Families Shielded from Disturbing Crime Scene Images

October 2, 2025

The families of four University of Idaho students, who were tragically murdered in 2022, have won a significant legal battle. They have been granted a permanent injunction against the City of Moscow, Idaho. This injunction prevents the city from releasing crime scene images that could cause further

politics

Geauga County's Hidden Immigration Detention Deal

September 30, 2025

Geauga County officials are keeping a secret from the people who pay their salaries. They made a deal to house immigration detainees in the county jail but won't show anyone the contract. Not the press, not even the ACLU. They say it's none of the public's business. But is it really? This isn't jus

crime

Jay-Z's Team Fights for Transparency in Kansas City Police Records

November 20, 2024

You might know Jay-Z as a famous rapper, but did you know he also has a social justice arm called Team Roc? Well, they're not happy with the Kansas City, Kansas, police department. Team Roc says the department isn't being transparent about police misconduct. They filed a lawsuit because they think t