Digital Government

Commentary: Let's Make Drone Strikes Safe, Legal, and Rare

It would be easy to replace our current killing program with a slightly altered one with sufficient protections for innocent civilians, American citizens, and rule of law.

Digital Government

Half of All U.S. Rivers Are Too Polluted for Our Health

A new report by the EPA found that the majority of rivers and streams in this country can't support healthy aquatic life.

Digital Government

Nevermind: Facebook Is Keeping Track of What You Buy at the Drugstore

The social media site will serve specific ads that reflect your offline shopping habits.

Digital Government

Big data, big deficits at USPS

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

People

Partnership for Public Service adds former fed to its board

David Kappos directed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office until February

Digital Government

China vignettes: Techies in politics, Starbucks saturation and panda porn

Steve Kelman reports on the media, food and more from his latest trip to China

Cybersecurity

911 call center dispatches passwords and personal information

Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // Pennsylvania, United States

Ideas

Follow Philly’s Lead and Dive into the Big Data Future

Philadelphia’s Chief Data Officer Mark Headd describes the tangible benefits of open government.

Emerging Tech

All 50 States Now Provide Online Access to Spending Data

Texas leads in spending transparency and North Dakota comes in last, a new report says.

People

Telework first-timers look back on the experience

Newcomers to telework who took part in Telework Week found it to be eye-opening.

Digital Government

Management Fellows Aren't the Only Ones Who Need Help Finding Federal Jobs

Guide aims to assist all students and recent grads.

Digital Government

Funding the military of the future

DOD needs a shift in its priorities to effectively plan for America's changing role in the world, experts say.

People

OPM readies exit survey for departing SES members

The government has been missing out on valuable information it could be collecting from leaders who leave.

Digital Government

Redesigning the Federal Workspace for the 21st Century

GSA is testing a flexible office layout that embraces mobility and collaboration tools.

Cybersecurity

Will Businesses Be Forced to Say If They've Been Hacked?

The proposed rule on data breaches appears as part of a larger draft bill being circulated in the House Judiciary Committee.

Digital Government

Budget duel awaits Congress after recess

The Senate passed a budget for the first time in four years, but the battle for 2014 isn't over.

Digital Government

Twelve Fresh Ideas for Transforming the Places We Live With Open Data

A few of the 886 proposals from the Knight Foundation's latest open government news challenge.