The Blog Formerly Known As Vote '08

[Above: Sunrise, Worth County, Missouri, August, 1975. Photo by my father.]

“The old rules said that if there was a defensible argument for not disclosing something to the American people, then it should not be disclosed. That era is now over. Starting today, every agency and department should know that this administration stands on the side not of those who seek to withhold information, but those who seek to make it known.”

This is fantastic news, & should be celebrated by anyone in favor of accountability in all levels of government.

This new tone set by the highest office-holder in the land will hopefully trickle down to the level where NewsChannel 9 reporters & producers live, & will end the end help make our jobs - keeping our government officials honest about what they do in your name - easier.

But it’s not just we journalists who benefit. You, the citizen, do as well.

Many government institutions - state, county, city, & school - have often taken advantage of your ignorance of your rights.

Here’s a link (PDF file) to what your rights are in regards to open records in Tennessee.

& here’s a link (PDF file) to what your rights are in regards to open records in Georgia.

This site has plenty of tools for you to take your own action - not just wait for us to do so.

This development marks a hopeful day for the country.

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