Transparency & Democracy

Transparency & Democracy

Ensuring access to information necessary for self-government

The First Amendment embraces the public’s right to access the information needed to hold the powerful accountable and participate fully in the process of self-government.

Our aim in defending and promoting transparency is not simply to compel the disclosure of information that the public is entitled to know, but to broaden public access to information through changes in government policy and the law.

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Events

Barnard College - Diana Center - Event Oval

Boycott

A film screening and panel discussion about free speech and the far-reaching implications of anti-boycott laws

Online

Book Talk: Voices in the Code

A conversation with David G. Robinson, Deborah Raji, Arvind Narayanan, and J. Nathan Matias about how algorithms shape key moments in our lives

Online

Lies and Counterspeech

To what extent can speech—disclosures, warning labels, fact checks, apologies, and/or counterspeech generally—defang the lie?