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Transparency, Freedom of the Press, and Public Oversight

BI Article
Confidence-Building Measures
Limiting or reducing the level of fear among parties in conflict is essential for building confidence and a sense of security. Confidence-building measures aim to lessen anxiety and suspicion by making the parties' behavior more predictable.

BI Article
Could Congress Leverage AI to Help Restore Faith in US Democracy?
Communication between Congressmembers and their constituents is democracy's mission critical data. Combined with other kinds of expertise, this data could serve as the digital foundation of a modern representative system.

Colleague Activities
Transparency International
Transparency International is a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption. It focuses on issues with the greatest impact on people's lives and holding the powerful to account for the common good.

Colleague Activities
Transparency for Democracy's Sake
When it comes to money in politics, transparency is about strengthening democracy and preventing the manipulation of the government for private ends.

Colleague Activities
Challenging Critics of Transparency in Government
This article examines the reasons why some political observers think transparency and openness are bad for democracy, and makes the counter case that they are essential for strong democracies.

News and Opinion
The Dark Side of Sunlight