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“If it's easy for the government to learn about us, it should be easier for us to learn about the government.” quote by Jonathan Alter
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“If it's easy for the government to learn about us, it should be easier for us to learn about the government.”

Jonathan Alter

About This Quote

Source Article: The Atlantic, 2019

Government transparency should be matched by public ability to understand governmental actions.

In simple terms: Govt learns us, we learn govt.

Key Takeaway

Promote mutual transparency.

Themes

politics transparency citizen engagement

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • civic education
  • public forums
  • journalistic inquiry
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

information access government accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens improve govt literacy?
  • What tools aid mutual understanding?
A Different Perspective

Complexity of data may hinder public comprehension.

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