public accountability

RSG#295: Understanding the Intelligence Value of Court Records

Resistance Survival Guide #295 How Public Court Records Reveal Tomorrow’s Headlines Today Most people encounter court records only when a major case reaches the news. Investigators, journalists, researchers, and community watchdogs know something different. Court records often reveal important developments months or even years before they become national stories. Civil lawsuits, criminal proceedings, bankruptcy filings, … Read more

RSG #293: Monitoring Government Procurement and Contracts

Resistance Survival Guide #293 How Public Contracts Reveal What Is Coming Next Most people learn about major government projects after construction begins, after surveillance systems are installed, or after policies have already been implemented. Researchers, journalists, and investigators often learn about these developments months or even years earlier by monitoring government procurement records and contract … Read more