Say NO to Forced Union Contracts & YES to Open Government Contracts for Public Employees in Virginia!
Mar 18, 2021

Collective bargaining, or forced union contracts, gives government unions exclusive rights over negotiating employment contracts for public employees. This leads to less transparency for constituents when it comes to the policymaking decisions that impact the availability of services, quality of public services provided, and the price taxpayers pay to be afforded these services including everything […]

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Journalism has changed. So have the challenges of holding lawmakers accountable.
Mar 18, 2021

This article was prepared by Chris Krug for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Restoring Accountability essay series on government transparency to commemorate Sunshine Week. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual respect.   […]

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How broken is FOIA?
How broken is FOIA? One carveout gives us a picture.
Mar 17, 2021

This article was prepared by Patrick G. Eddington for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Restoring Accountability essay series on government transparency to commemorate Sunshine Week. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual […]

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How transparency enables accountability
Mar 16, 2021

This article was prepared by Liz Hempowicz for the Restoring Accountability essay series. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual respect.   Imagine you’ve signed a one-year lease for […]

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The importance of public records
Mar 15, 2021

This article was prepared by Ginger McCall for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Restoring Accountability essay series commemorating Sunshine Week. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual respect.   […]

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Transparency laws are designed to keep the government accountable. But do they?
Mar 15, 2021

This article was prepared by Steve Delie for Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Restoring Accountability essay series on government transparency to commemorate Sunshine Week. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and […]

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Government transparency is fundamental
Mar 15, 2021

By James Valvo and Ryan P. Mulvey America’s political system is founded on the idea of self-government and consent of the governed. The people elect, staff, administer, and participate in the government that rules the country. But that basic task of citizen engagement in government is frustrated when government operates under a veil of secrecy. […]

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Education and treatment are better approaches to policing marijuana that will reduce overcriminalization
Protect public safety: a better approach on marijuana
Mar 12, 2021

The proper role of criminal law is to protect public safety and order by punishing and deterring actions that harm people and property. When we require the criminal justice system to stray from this core function, the outcomes are usually more costly and less effective than we hoped or intended. Criminal law should rarely be […]

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Americans for Prosperity Foundation and yes. every kid. file brief in Supreme Court educational freedom case
Mar 12, 2021

Every kid needs and deserves a quality education — one that provides them with essential skills and helps them find and develop their talents and interests. Our nation’s education system should be flexible and responsive enough to support students as they identify the subjects and practices that engage them and drive their passion. That’s the […]

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