National Archives — and government transparency — under threat
Groups protest unwarranted firing of head archivist
USAID’s future is in doubt. The status of its records shouldn’t be
How DOGE handles agency records will show its commitment to (or disavowal of) government transparency rules, with implications for every federal office it accesses
With inspectors general under threat, Espionage Act charges may soar
The IG crisis should place renewed attention on reforming the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers from abuse
Gag order at health agencies a looming public health crisis
A communications blackout and a growing risk of health agency censorship make us all less safe.
Does Elon Musk think the government is the best place to hide records?
The Trump adviser has said all government records should be public. DOGE will show if he means it.
Hegseth, missing war crimes data, and the Haditha massacre
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Trump may fire the U.S. archivist. She can still help fight secrecy
The public must have more detailed information about what resources and authorities the National Archives needs
Government should declassify drone intelligence
Excessive secrecy over the mysterious sightings frustrates lawmakers and the public, and breeds mistrust at a time when trust in government is in decline
Trump’s presidential library could be a scam
Many report ABC’s settlement money will pay for a Trump presidential library. Don’t be so sure
US should declassify what it knows about deadly Colombian Supreme Court attack
Declassification diplomacy is one of US government’s most distinctive foreign policy tools, and it should be deployed as often as possible
