government transparency
Coverage of government transparency in the Nexus archive.
- How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image
India's youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement pressured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to secure the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The protests, driven by digital organizing and urban youth, highlighted growing political influence of India's under-25 population and a shift in public willingness to challenge government authority.
- Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)
Bridge Michigan and WJR Radio are collaborating to share facts as part of an elections-focused initiative. The partnership aims to highlight government transparency promises from candidates.
- MKULTRA Hearing: Rep. Burchett’s CIA experiments question stuns room, elicits cheers
Rep. Tim Burchett questioned a witness during a House hearing on the CIA’s MKUltra program, highlighting conflicting government accounts and asking whether similar research could still exist today. The witness stated any comparable program would likely operate under 'deep secrecy,' contributing to ongoing discussions about intelligence oversight, declassification, and government transparency.
- Private company, public service? Wilson County lawsuit could test state transparency laws
A lawsuit in Wilson County is challenging state transparency laws, raising questions about the balance between private company operations and public service obligations. The case could set a precedent for government transparency in similar contexts.