The number of elite forces deployed in Africa has been steadily on the rise since 2006, with America's most secretive and least-scrutinized troops used to deepen ties with African partners.

Newspapers were once the dominant force in dislodging documents and other records from reluctant federal government agencies, but a new crop of media players, advocacy groups and corporate interests now drive the release of information.

Bill recalls his time in Washington and reflects on how much more he knows now about events like the Gulf of Tonkin resolution -- passed 40 years ago this week -- than he did when it was happening before his eyes.

Sunlight Foundation Executive Director Ellen Miller updates us on what's on the horizon in terms of government transparency and open data.

Thanks to our open records laws, you can find a treasure trove of information from government agencies on the Web.

The declassified 2006 memo reflects strong disagreement within the Bush administration over the constitutionality of enhanced interrogation techniques.

In this episode, NOW goes to the West Bank to understand why settlements have become the tinderbox of war and looks at the history of the Freedom of Information Act.