Articles by Colin Donohue
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Daily Tar Heel: Remove the barrier: New act is right to help citizens in records suits
July 16, 2009
From the Daily Tar Heel (7/15/09): Kudos to the N.C. House for passing the Open Government Act. The bill is a much-needed advancement in transparent government.
Harlen Makemson Discusses the Moon Landing on NPR’s ‘On the Media’
July 14, 2009
Harlen Makemson, associate professor in the School of Communications, recently appeared on NPR's "On the Media" to discuss the 40th anniversary of the U.S. moon landing.
Star News: Editorial: If it’s personal, use your own computer
July 14, 2009
Wilmington Star-News (7/8/09): "Trust us" is not a policy. It's an invitation to abuse the public's trust. ("Trust us, we're spending your money wisely." "Trust us, you don't need to know this." "Trust us, we wouldn't hide anything from you ...")
News and Observer: House OKs change to records law
July 14, 2009
From the Raleigh News and Observer (7/14/09): The state House approved a measure that would make it more likely governments that lose public records lawsuits would have to pay attorneys' fees for the people who sued seeking documents. The aim is to make it easier for citizens to obtain public records.
Greenville Daily Reflector: Open access: Measures protect public’s right to know
July 14, 2009
From the Greenville Daily Reflector (7/12/09): The shades lifted, if only slightly, this week to allow more sunshine to illuminate the operations of North Carolina government. An advancing public records bill and a new policy regarding e-mail were welcome steps toward the open and public environment Raleigh should vigorously cultivate.
Barbara Miller Publishes Research in Journal of Advertising
July 13, 2009
Barbara Miller, an assistant professor in the School of Communications, had an article published in the Journal of Advertising (Summer 2009).
Elon in L.A.: Meet New Provost Steven House July 19
July 11, 2009
Blue Ridge Times-News: Strengthen open government law
July 10, 2009
From the Blue Ridge Times-News (7/9/09): North Carolina legislators have a rare opportunity this year to strengthen the state's weak open government laws.
Charlotte Observer: N.C. transparency grows
July 10, 2009
From the Charlotte Observer (7/9/09): On her first day as governor, Bev Perdue pledged to increase government transparency.
WRAL.com: Gov. Perdue files her own e-mail retention order
July 9, 2009
From WRAL.com (7/9/09): Gov. Beverly Perdue has replaced an order signed by her predecessor reinforcing that most e-mails sent or received by executive-branch employees can't be immediately deleted so they can be preserved to comply with public records laws.