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Behind Open Doors


We want to know what our government is up to.If officials do bad things or just extremely clumsy money-wasting things, we need to know. Then we can try to do something about it. It’s called oversight.Oversight requires transparency. If officials hide their activities it gets difficult to learn what they’re up to. I don’t say we should be told secrets the public unveiling of which would compromise our national security. But almost everything else is fair game. [Read More]

The Sammies

See who won the Sammies!

Our 2007 Sammie Awards were a huge success. Check out our winners, and stay tuned for how you can enter the upcoming 2008 Sammies!  [Read More]

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Sam Adams Alliance Announces Winners of Inaugural Sammie Awards 

December 18, 2007


The Sam Adams Alliance is pleased to announce the six winners of their inaugural Sammie Awards. The awards are designed to recognize outstanding citizen leadership and creativity nationwide, and are being given this year to individuals and groups from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. The winners will be honored at an event in Chicago on December 20.

King County, WA voters approve non-partisan elections leadership 

November 7, 2007


“The people of King County, Washington have made it clear that they expect accountable leadership in their electoral system,” said John Tsarpalas.

Taxpayer Protection Initiative Passes in Washington State 

November 7, 2007


“Thanks to the hard work of the I-960 team, the citizens of Washington State have won a victory for government accountability,” said John Tsarpalas.

Sam Adams Alliance Launches the Sammies 

August 16, 2007


Prizes totaling $35,000 will be awarded to outstanding citizen leaders.