Delay and denial are routine and regular except for the most routine of information. |
I can't imagine a reporter out there doing investigative work that doesn't ask themselves to count to 10 before they grant a request for confidentiality. |
Jeffersonian principle of (an) informed citizenry being necessary for democracy. It's a window on the operations of government and the performance of government officials. |
That is a very chilling development. And one that everybody is watching with a great deal of care. |
The Bush administration came to town with the purpose of exerting better control over information as a way of restoring power to the executive branch. |
The Hall of Fame was established to recognize the work and accomplishments of those who have made a difference in the battle against government secrecy. |
When government controls information excessively, then Americans are effectively muzzled when it comes to the issues of government, performance or accountability. |