Electoral battles

Clinton: Transparency needs better technology

So, Clinton is offering better communication on foreign policy; that’s wonderful. But an essential part of communication is trust, which is in short supply in Washington generally and specifically between Americans and Clinton. One way to build trust is to verify information, and verification must include public access to government information and records.

Clinton’s private email server is only one reason to ask about her intentions for a transparent executive branch. President Barack Obama promised the most transparent administration in history, and yet government watchdogs and the media have complained loudly about noncompliance with public-record laws.