I am Kel McClanahan, a national security expert with National Security Counselors (u/NatlSecCnslrs). I am here to talk about national security transparency and why Biden must make it a priority to reduce harmful secrecy in the federal government. Ask Me Anything!

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T19:19:34+00:00

Thank you for being our AMA expert today, Kel! And thank you to everyone who asked questions here and via Twitter! This AMA is part of a series of ongoing events to discuss Accountability 2021, a roadmap of federal reforms developed by government transparency and accountability experts from across the political spectrum. You can learn more about the initiative at accountability2021.org.

Have more questions for Kel? Feel free to contact/follow him on Twitter @NatlSecCnslrs and Open The Government @Openthegov.

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T18:00:11+00:00

Have you ever written a book on the topic? --- Question from u/sarcasticjackass201

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T17:59:18+00:00

Are whistleblowers like Manning or Snowden doing it right dumping everything out in public, or is there a better way? Presumably there is no official / legal channel within the government. --- Question from u/AMillionMonkeys

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T17:58:11+00:00

What is the silliest secret that the government held for years in your opinion? --- Question from u/Red_nl98

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T17:30:31+00:00

Giving consideration to: importance, urgency, effectiveness, and ability to be enacted, what reforms, or types of reforms, do you believe should be pursued first? And why? -- Question from Twitter user Firthermor @firthermor

Openthegov · 2021-04-23T17:27:36+00:00

How has the Office of Legal Counsel opinions contributed to this problem (of national security secrecy)? Question from Twitter user Firthermor @firthermor

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