City Councilman Steve McClinton: Advocating for openness in Hoover’s administration
My experience on the Hoover City Council over the last five years has reinforced a crucial point: local government has an increasingly significant influence on our lives. My journey into public service was driven by one clear objective: to secure more funding for Hoover City Schools. As someone who has been deeply involved in the […]
California Republicans challenge Democrats on openness and schedule for redistricting.
Sacramento District Redrawing Faces Opposition The effort to redraw California’s Capitol district encountered immediate resistance on Tuesday, highlighting the challenges Governor Gavin Newsom and his supporters may face in convincing voters to back their initiatives. Following Texas Republicans’ move to reshape their political districts to benefit five GOP members post-2026 elections, California Democrats joined the […]
Trump Administration Indicates Openness to Collaborate with Harvard on International Students
Trump Administration’s Stance on Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment The Trump administration has indicated a readiness to engage in discussions with Harvard University regarding issues tied to foreign students, suggesting a possible reconsideration of their proposals. In May, Harvard filed a lawsuit against the administration after elite institutions attempted to restrict the registration of international students. […]
The shooting of Jabari Peoples highlights another missed chance for police openness.
Community Reaction to Jabari Incident It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that the Jabari community experienced such a tragic outcome after an encounter with the police. It seems particularly baffling since, well, these weren’t the kind of individuals who typically provoke conflicts with law enforcement. Their history, marked by admiration as athletes, […]
Transparency & Openness in Government
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