Next week, Aneesh Chopra, who has been appointed though not yet confirmed as Chief Technology Officer, will issue long-awaited recommendations for the Open Government Directive. Sources indicate that the recommendations will be open to public comment through unspecified new media conduits. While a nice gesture, I worry that the vague and apparently last minute plans for gathering public input will fall short of the more collaborative and participatory process that the administration has been promising.
Each March, individuals and organizations from across the country come together to celebrate the birthday of James Madison and his commitment to an open and accountable government. Events during the week occur across the country and are free to attend; they officially kick-off Sunday, March 15 and end on Friday, March 20.