Top 10 list (American Transparency Project)
| USApedia Stats | |
|---|---|
| Pages | 9,396 |
| Edits | 25,941 |
| Drilldown counts | |
| Organizatios | 1,154 |
| Programs | 408 |
The Top 10 ways that the American Transparency Project will help the United States:
- Promote Openness — We dismantle the opacity of the Administrative State by advocating for the creation of a comprehensive, public-facing repository of information about the United States government.
- Enhance public trust — By creating more transparency in the Federal government's operations, we enable citizens from all backgrounds to see how their government functions, spends, and impacts their lives.
- Using a familiar tool — The software powering USApedia is the same running Wikipedia, the 5th most visited site worldwide[1]
- The wiki goes deeper than a traditional Federal agency's organization chart to also document the various partner organizations involved in the work of the Federal government.
- USApedia provides a basic full-text search that looks through page titles, content, and, to some extent, page metadata. Users type keywords into the search box, and the system returns results that match those keywords in the wiki's pages.
- We are also adding filters for pages similar to the way you organize your music by artist or by genre.
- Information can be updated in real-time, reflecting the latest developments, changes in policy, or shifts in funding — essential for maintaining an accurate portrayal of government activities.
- Empowering government staff members and the public to better understand the agencies and programs they interact with.
- Bring to light all government programs and initiatives, especially those created with a definite end date.
- Make the United States government the most transparent government in the history of the world.
Benefits for All Americans
The OpenUSA Project is a game-changer — a low-cost, high-impact platform that can showcase government achievements, boost efficiency, and connect with the American people like never before. Here’s why it benefits every citizen, regardless of political affiliation:
- A Stage for Government Successes
- This wiki lets the public see the full record of major initiatives — tax policy, deregulation, infrastructure, and more — documented directly from official sources. Citizens can review results for themselves instead of relying solely on filtered news coverage.
- Transparency That Builds Trust
- All Americans want a government that is open and accountable. Real-time updates on programs and spending help cut through misinformation and show taxpayers exactly where their money is going.
- Efficiency Without the Overhead
- Smart tools keep government lean. This platform centralizes information on programs and agencies so staff and citizens alike can work smarter, not harder — at essentially zero additional cost to taxpayers.
- Empowering the People
- Citizens love having a voice in their government. OpenUSA lets anyone contribute verified information, giving the public a direct role in maintaining an accurate public record and strengthening accountability at every level.
- Risk? We’ve Got It Covered
- Strict content rules, dedicated moderation, and rapid correction of errors keep the platform secure and reliable. Any concerns about sensitive information are addressed through clear policies that protect national interests while maximizing openness.
This isn’t just for today — it is how history will remember a transparent, efficient government documented for all to see. It is a shared legacy that strengthens democracy and costs next to nothing to build.
We need your help!
- Fill out the form to become an editor. We can find ways for people of various technical capacities to help with efforts. We are also constantly finding ways to make it easier to build out the wiki further.
- Help promote the wiki with your friends.
- Share it online and tell influencers you follow about it.
- Start to explore the data, such as filtering the list of almost 600 organizations documented in the wiki.
Together, we can make government work better for every American.
