We discuss how the struggle for transparency is really a struggle for the soul of American democracy.

Miranda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

Look up the agendas of your local school board and city council, and attend the public meetings
Learn how your local and state governments make decisions

Miranda S. Spivack is a veteran reporter and editor who specialized in government accountability, as well as the author of Backroom Deals in Our Backyard: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back.