Articles by Colin Donohue
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News and Observer: Sunshine, and no UV rays
March 19, 2009
From the Raleigh News & Observer (3/19/09): For the past several years, this week in March has been noted, and even celebrated, by those in the business of news and opinion as "Sunshine Week," wherein newspapers, including The News & Observer, offer stories on the benefits of the people's access to their own business.
Asheville Citizen-Times: Best government will always be the most open one
March 19, 2009
From the Asheville Citizen-Times (3/19/09): The annual observance of Sunshine Week has rolled around again, and its importance is greater than ever.
Charlotte Observer: Bill would open state hospital death records
March 19, 2009
From the Charlotte Observer (3/19/09): Gov. Bev Perdue said this week she'll seek new legislation to publicly disclose information about those who die in state mental hospitals and homes for the developmentally disabled, including the names of the dead and an explanation of how they died.
Reflector.com: Wednesday at the North Carolina General Assembly
March 19, 2009
From the Reflector.com (3/18/09): OPENING RECORDS: Gov. Beverly Perdue and Attorney General Roy Cooper will seek legislation clarifying that information about patient deaths inside state mental hospitals are public records.
Shelby Star: In pursuit of open government
March 18, 2009
From the Shelby (N.C.) Star (3/18/09): Just as the idea of pursuing happiness helped define our country more than two centuries ago, the ongoing pursuit of openness represents an essential part of the American character: a government accountable to the governed.
A Red Flag Down on North Carolina Democracy
March 17, 2009
The story goes like this. Edmund Burke, 17th century politico and philosopher, visited parliament after the birth of newspapers. When he saw lords and commoners debating, he looked up into the gallery and noticed the newly formed press corps. He turned to his friend and remarked, “Ah … it’s the Fourth Estate.”
Tim McMahon Judges Silver Anvil Awards
March 16, 2009
Tim McMahon, an assistant professor in the School of Communications, was in New York on Friday, March 13, to judge the 2009 Silver Anvil Awards.
News and Observer: Perdue: ‘Err on the side of disclosure’
March 15, 2009
From the Raleigh News and Observer (3/15/09): Gov. Beverly Perdue answered questions about open government.
Charlotte Observer: N.C. spending is going online
March 15, 2009
From the Charlotte Observer (3/15/09): With the click of a mouse, you can see how much Alaska taxpayers spent for Gov. Sarah Palin to attend a conference. What Texas taxpayers paid for Gov. Rick Perry's lunch. Or the tab that Kansas taxpayers picked up at Sam's Club for Gov. Kathleen Sibelius.