Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy.
Evidence
Taking transparency in governmental affairs seriously, without taking it as a Holy Grail of democracy, is an ongoing scholarly and political task that we hope this book helps advance. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 17
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 17
- XREF: connects to: Transparency tools can paradoxically undermine democratic values. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 821; Transparency should focus on political rights and citizenship. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1522; Effective use of transparency tools requires public intermediaries for interpretation. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860 (+13 more)
Library Connections
- Transparancy and accountability can enhance citizen participation in democracy.
#expands(0.85) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1565 - FOIA can contribute to public perceptions of government incompetence.
#complicates(0.70) - FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned.
#complicates(0.60)
Broader Connections
- Monitory democracy includes ongoing scrutiny of government activity.
#expands(0.75) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 820 - Transparency should focus on political rights and citizenship.
#qualifies(0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1522 - FOIA requires administrative capacity to hold government accountable.
#expands(0.70) - Effective use of transparency tools requires public intermediaries for interpretation.
#expands(0.60) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 860