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Declassification Prioritization

December 2, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Collaboration, Leadership, NARA Records, Open Government, Participation, Records Management, Special Events, Transformation

The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) recently hosted an open meeting to discuss its recommendations to the President on Transforming the Security Classification System, focusing on declassification prioritization. PIDB continues to advocate for public discussion on the report. This meeting represented opportunities to highlight recommendations from the report, continue the conversation about the current declassification … Continue reading Declassification Prioritization

Happy Sunshine Week!

March 12, 2012March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Leadership, NARA Records, Open Government, Participation, Special Events, Transparency

Almost 100 years ago, Justice Louis Brandeis wrote: “Sunlight is said to be the best disinfectant. If the broad light of day could be let in upon men’s actions, it would purify them as the sun disinfects.” I like to think that we celebrate Sunshine Week every day at the National Archives. We have a … Continue reading Happy Sunshine Week!