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Trump allegedly mishandled classified documents after leaving the White House.
He withheld and hid classified documents from federal authorities.
The indictment raises concerns about Trump's responsibility and potential legal consequences.

Atrium Health enjoys the benefits of being a government entity but operates like a private corporation.
The Atrium Health board meetings lack openness, with limited public access and closed committee meetings.
Atrium's status as a government entity allows it to avoid taxes, receive antitrust immunity, and benefit from eminent domain powers.

Author is involved in litigations under Freedom of Information Act and Open Records laws against the US government and individuals.
Author is a journalist without formal training, focusing on researching scandals and seeking transparency from the government.
Author emphasizes the importance of citizens questioning government actions and being informed about their privacy rights.

History sometimes gets rewritten, and people can ignore tough realities. It's important to face hard truths, even if they are uncomfortable.
The idea of 'glasnost' reflects a push for openness and honesty about the state. This is happening in America today as people seek transparency about government actions.
There's a shift happening where tech leaders want to uncover and expose government issues. Instead of just swapping political power, they aim to hold the government accountable.

In some areas, class status is heavily influenced by college education and the prestigious Yankee settled areas.
Martin Gurri envisions a future where the online electorate has more direct engagement in government and information is more transparent.
It's important to consider the long-term effects of defense spending on the economy, as resources might be more beneficial if allocated elsewhere.

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The 2023 Census in New Zealand will focus more on gender than biological sex, aiming to collect data on people's self-identified genders.
Statistics NZ is prioritizing responses about gender and will interpret any unclear answers in favor of a gender identity, even if the participant does not explicitly answer the question about sex.
The approach taken by Stats NZ has raised concerns about clarity and the conflation of biological sex and gender identity, potentially creating confusion and social division.

Dr. Christine Grady supported her husband Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic directives from her position at the NIH.
The Faucis represent the clash between top-down public policy by elites and individual freedoms.
Grady advocated for lockdowns, vaccine development, mandates, and mask-wearing, blurring ethical lines.

Federal Judge orders CDC to release 7.8 million V-safe free-text entries for public access.
The decision aims to promote transparency, trust, and accountability in government health data.
Releasing the V-safe data is crucial for independent research and evaluating the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

Many Vietnamese communities abroad face challenges with corruption and inefficiency in their country's embassies and consulates.
Despite encountering difficulties with diplomatic missions, Vietnamese individuals in Silicon Valley are regarded as talented and brilliant by the US government and top tech companies.
Efforts have been made to address issues with Vietnamese diplomatic missions, with suggestions for increased transparency, accountability, and professionalism within these establishments.