The Right-To-Know Resource Center provides critical resources on news of the day. Geared for reporters and other advocates who need background information on a timely issue, the Resource Center provides the context for understanding current events.For example, a recent Washington Post story focused on the long reach of a short law, the Data Quality Act, which allows the public (including corporations) to challenge the data underlying government rules. The Resource Center has background on the law and how the private sector uses it, along with recent reports by OMB Watch.

In addition, whistleblower protections are now moving through Congress and may be sent to the president's desk. The Resource Center provides background and key links to existing whistleblower laws and groups, such as the Government Accountability Project, that work on the issue. See Policy section.

Other resources:

• Advocacy ideas and model strategic plans can help experienced advocates quickly map out a campaign and help emerging advocates hone their craft. See Strategy section.
• Registration for updates from journalists, national security experts and others on current developments of secrecy and openness, in Connect.
• Pointers to key government data on health, consumer safety, and environmental protection in Library.

The Resource Center, coordinated by OMB Watch, is part of OpenTheGovernment.org, a coalition for less secrecy and more democracy co-chaired by OMB Watch and the National Security Archive.