Transparency is viewed as a secondary value despite FOIA’s existence.

Evidence

Yes, because advocates are right to maintain that transparency is still viewed as a secondary value, notwithstanding rhetoric suggesting otherwise, not just in spite of but because of FOIA; and yes, because a constitutional right would at least extend further into the federal and state and local governments than FOIA; but a very qualified yes, because I’m not sure it matters. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 267

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 267
• XREF: connects to: The current framework of FOIA allows government to hide critical operational details. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1163; FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 299; FOIA’s effectiveness depends on supportive institutions and practices. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 668 (+2 more)

Related

• FOIA can contribute to public perceptions of government incompetence. (similarity 0.90)
• FOIA’s limitations challenge the assumption it can provide constitutional-like rights. (similarity 0.88)
• FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. (similarity 0.86)
• FOIA’s ideal of transparency has practical implications for government. (similarity 0.86)
• Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy. (similarity 0.86)
• The current framework of FOIA allows government to hide critical operational details. (similarity 0.84)
• FOIA remains essential for ensuring access to data until open data policies are established. (similarity 0.84)
• FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. (similarity 0.82)
• Absence of FOIA hinders truth preservation, not just its presence. (similarity 0.82)
• FOIA is widely seen as a foundational law for citizens’ information rights. (similarity 0.82)
• Transparency tools can paradoxically undermine democratic values. (similarity 0.82)
• FOI requests have led to significant government action. (similarity 0.82)
• FOIA undermines regulatory capacity by shifting resources. (similarity 0.82)
• FOIA may harm the regulatory state by increasing administrative costs. (similarity 0.81)
• FOIA’s effectiveness depends on supportive institutions and practices. (similarity 0.81)

Library Connections

• FOIA can contribute to public perceptions of government incompetence. #complicates (0.60)

Broader Connections

• FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. #expands (0.80) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 299
• FOIA’s effectiveness depends on supportive institutions and practices. #expands (0.75) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 668
• FOIA’s limitations challenge the assumption it can provide constitutional-like rights. #expands (0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 304