OpenTheGovernment.org is a coalition of journalists, consumer and good
government groups, environmentalists, library groups, labor and others
united to make the federal government a more open place in order to
make us safer, strengthen public trust in government, and support our
democratic principles.
OpenTheGovernment.org Statement of Values
To protect the safety and well-being of our families, homes, and
communities; to hold our government accountable; and to defend the
freedoms upon which our democracy depends; we, the undersigned
individuals and organizations, believe the public has a right to
information held by our government.The American way of life demands that government operate in the open
to be responsive to the public, to foster trust and confidence in
government, and to encourage public participation in civic and
government institutions.The public's right to know promotes equal and equitable access to
government, encourages integrity in official conduct, and prevents
undisclosed and undue influence from special interests.OpenTheGovernment.org seeks to advance the public's right to know and to reduce secrecy in government.
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