Friday Song: “Honey Bee”
Capping off a season of classic rock reunions and tributes with this nasty bit of fun
Kent Anderson
OSTP List Isn’t the Full Picture
OSTP claims to have divulged all the consultations it had for its public access policy, but internal emails show more
Right or Left, No Other Choice?
Freedom can also manifest in saying "no" and enforcing boundaries
OA = Funders and Lobbyists
In both the EU and the US, lobbyists have been driving "open" policies — often without disclosing it
Friday Song: “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”
A classic duet featuring Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty receives new injections of love
Interns and Identities at SPARC
Why was a government employee emailing the head of SPARC about interns and materials for them? Why do some people working for a lobbyist have so many titles?
Blinded Peer Review & Preprints
An insight is one thing, but understanding what it might mean another entirely
Three Mental Stimulants
Influencer transparency, Section 230 under pressure, and a great amicus brief
More Shade from SPARC & NVF
Since 2018, a lobbyist, SPARC employees, and people without disclosed interests have been allowed in
Friday Song: “Stand Back”
Inspired by Prince, and with Prince contributing the iconic synths, the song remains popular to this day