OhMyGov! was founded and funded by 3 guys looking to make a difference ― an experienced government executive, a motivated government contractor, and an enterprising investigative journalist. Fed up with the blame shifting, petty office politics, and limited imagination in Washington, we built a news site to capture the passion and frustration that only government inspires. OhMyGov!

WHAT DRIVES US

OhMyGov! wants better government ― a more creative, more efficient, smarter government. We set out to do the unthinkable: build a website about government that was interesting and fun to read. We offer an entertaining mix of "good gov" stories about public sector innovations and advances and comforting "bad gov" tales of government embarrassments and outrages. In short, we cover anything that makes you say OhMyGov!

We invite you to read along, get our newsletter, tell a friend, and add your two cents to the conversation. The way we see it, we've all got to fork over a lot in taxes to the government, whether we pay attention or not. Might as well stay informed, speak up, and have some fun with it!

DISCLAIMER

We try to be as apolitical as possible, taking a practical approach above any political stance. In fact, we have three founders, each with different political viewpoints. If we weren't pragmatic, we'd be arguing with each other all the time.

That said, we don't screen out advertisements that are political in nature, nor do we endorse them. In some circumstances, inappropriate ads will be banned. But for the most part, all advertisers are welcomed to promote their cause, regardless of whether or not we believe in it.

OUR STORY

OhMyGov! spawned from real experiences working in and reporting on government. We could sit you down and talk your ear off about the red tape, office politics, blame shifting, poor access to information, limited imagination, and lack of motivation we witnessed. But you've probably got a bunch of your own stories to tell. They can be amusing anecdotes, but they're also maddening because they overshadow the stories of courageous leadership, duty, responsibility and forward thinking exhibited by the finest in government. 

Suffice it to say that an experienced government executive, a motivated government contractor, and an enterprising investigative journalist got together, began sharing these stories, and ended up with the outlines of the website you're now reading. 

YES, WE CONSULT

The government landscape is complex and constantly evolving, but we're able to keep up with the changes and have the experience to help firms navigate the minefields. We help organizations understand the many benefits and pitfalls of working with Uncle Sam, and we connect these firms with one another. We also help design and develop technology and editorial products that will engage and inspire your audience. So shoot us an email at consulting@ohmygov.com and let's see how we can help you and your company.

OMG IN THE NEWS

Forced Blood Draws by Police on Russia Today TV
iPhone Apps for Government in Congress Daily
Making the Switch: Blackberry to iPhone on Federal News Radio
The war against droopy pants in The Week
VA Purchase Cards: Not Exactly Scandalous in National Journal
Eye Opener: Duncan is Not Lying in The Washington Post

...and there's more on our Press page!

STAFF

Andrew B. Einhorn, Cofounder and CEO
"The Contractor"

Andrew B. Einhorn, M.S. is a writer, management consultant, and environmental scientist by training, but that description bores even him. Prior to starting OhMyGov!, Mr. Einhorn worked as a public health consultant for John Snow Inc. Following his stint at JSI, Einhorn served as a management consultant and environmental specialist at ICF International, a publicly-traded management consulting firm based in Fairfax, VA. Mr. Einhorn has provided environmental analysis, policy development, communications, health information technology, and management support for a wide variety of private and public sector clients, including the the Department of the Navy, Missile Defense Agency, EPA, NRC, FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, NASA, DoD, HHS, VA, Santee Cooper Power Company, and the American Chemistry Council.

Mr. Einhorn is an Adjunct Faculty member at Georgetown University and holds degrees from Emory University and The George Washington University. He has appeared in various print, radio, and television media, and has spoken at a myriad of conferences about his experiences and various books.

Mark Malseed, Cofounder and Executive Editor
"The Journalist" 

Mark Malseed is an author, investigative journalist, and information industry consultant, or something like that. He is coauthor of The Google Story, the critically-acclaimed international bestseller published in over 25 languages. Prior to that, Mr. Malseed did extensive research and reporting on government, intelligence and national security, including three years as the exclusive researcher for Bob Woodward. He was a named collaborator on the #1 New York Times bestsellers Plan of Attack and Bush at War, as well as numerous front-page stories in The Washington Post. He also collaborated on the 2001 nonfiction bestseller The Bureau and the Mole bestsellers about FBI spy Robert Hanssen.

An expert in online research, Mr. Malseed also serves as "Dean of Search University" for ChaCha, the mobile answers service. He has appeared on ABC, FOX, NPR, CBS Radio, Al Jazeera, and the BBC speaking about Google and the new information landscape, and lectured at universities across the U.S. and abroad. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Lehigh University with degrees in architecture and urban studies.

Richard Hartman, Cofounder and COO
"The Executive" 

Richard Hartman, Ph.D., is a former career member of the federal Senior Executive Service (SES). As a life-long dedicated public servant, Dr. Hartman brings to OhMyGov! over 22 years of experience within the federal government first as an active duty officer in the United States Air Force and later in executive positions at three different cabinet level Departments. His broad exposure to the inner workings of the federal government give him clear insight into both the successes and blunders of our government.

He holds a Doctorate Degree in public health, a Master's Degree in policy and management, and a Bachelor's Degree in physics. Dr. Hartman held both Associate and Assistant adjunct professor appointments at George Washington University and Georgetown University, respectively.

Editorial

Associate Editors
Evan Morier
Molly A. Reynolds
Alex Salta 

Contributing Editors
Jaime Hartman
Edmund Zagorin

Staff Writers
Mark Cantora, Amelia Hassani, Andrea Jones,
Daniel Lewis, Samuel Knight, Timothy Page,
Ryan Patterson, Michael Perkins, Alex Pinto,
Jenifer Reinhardt, Caren Sachs, Lydia Sprague 

Contributing Writers & Researchers
Berit Anderson, Tim Baysinger, Anna Carey,
Karen Hohnecker, Briana Kerensky, Jennifer McInnis,
Lauren Reisig

Art Director
August Adams

Events Manager
Andrea Donnally

For staff inquiries, please contact editors@ohmygov.com