Articles by Colin Donohue
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Raleigh News and Observer: Open for business
March 16, 2012
From the Raleigh News and Observer (3/16/12): During his 35 years in the job, Raleigh City Attorney Tom McCormick has wrestled with open government issues more times than he can count. Sometimes, he's had to push officials toward being more open, and on occasion, he's defended them when their actions were challenged by the media.
Charlotte Observer: On Sunshine Week, a salute to success
March 16, 2012
From the Charlotte Observer (3/15/12): Thank you, Bill James. Yes, you read that correctly.
Sang Nam hosts international workshops in Korea
March 16, 2012
School of Communications assistant professor Sang Nam traveled to Korea and offered a workshop titled, “Balancing Between Creative and Critical Thinking.”
Sunshine Day at Elon University March 14
March 15, 2012
This year's Sunshine Day at Elon University is March 14.
Sunshine Day 2012: State’s public records laws still need improvement
March 14, 2012
"I think the law in and of itself is fairly well constructed, but how it is carried out from place to place can vary from time to time," said Fred Clasen-Kelly, a reporter for the Charlotte Observer.
Sunshine Day 2012: Yes, the government can get it right
March 14, 2012
The When Government Gets It Right panel started with everyone on their feet, as Sue Rowland, moderator and Town of Cary clerk asked everyone who believed in open government to stand up.
Gov. Perdue signs Sunshine Week proclamation
March 14, 2012
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue signed a Sunshine Week 2012 proclamation that recognizes this week as a celebration of government openness across the state.
Sunshine Day 2012: Barbara Petersen stresses public’s responsibility to demand openness
March 14, 2012
Barbara Petersen described the inextricable relationship between an open government and the foundation of democracy during her keynote speech that opened Sunshine Day observances at Elon University March 14.
Wilmington StarNews: For Sunshine Week, a how-to guide on tapping into public records
March 14, 2012
From the Wilmington StarNews (3/14/12): One of the linchpins of democracy is the public's right to access government records.
Jamestown News: Sunshine Laws: Giving the public the right to know
March 14, 2012
From the Jamestown News (3/14/12): If you want to find out how much the town manager makes or the crime statistics for the past week, you can thank the Sunshine Laws and Freedom of Information Act for being able to get the answers.