Abstract Quote by Barack Obama

I don't believe that Freedom of Information laws, which have arbitrary time periods or broad blanket exemptions, meet the level of transparency that society…

— Chelsea Manning

The question of the right to privacy must be one of the defining issues of our time.

— Anonymous

“the presumption is that the government, with rare exception, will not know anything that law-abiding citizens are doing. That is why we are called…

— Glenn Greenwald

Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institutions.

— Nelson Mandela

“Make sure those who are given radical transparency recognize their responsibilities to handle it well and to weigh things intelligently. People cannot be given…

— Ray Dalio

The First Amendment is not a blanket freedom-of-information act. The constitutional newsgathering freedom means the media can go where the public can, but enjoys…

— George Will

The DISCLOSE Act is a testament to the wisdom of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. The First Amendment sought to place political…

— Bradley A. Smith

This is a big debate concerning the values of the society in question: Whether the risk of a terrorist act is more important than…

— Pavel Durov

Information can bring you choices and choices bring power - educate yourself about your options and choices. Never remain in the dark of ignorance.

— Joy Page

In an open society, no idea can be above scrutiny, just as no people should be beneath dignity.

— Maajid Nawaz

The purpose of information is not knowledge. It is being able to take the right action.

— Peter Drucker

The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United…

— John Ashcroft