Sunshine Week 2023, Part 3: Is FOIA Broken? Yes, But We Can Fix It!
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical component of our democracy…but too many requests have overburdened the system. All is not lost, however.
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Sunshine Week 2023, Part 2: What Is FOIA and Why Does It Matter to You?
The Freedom of Information Act is a vital tool for government transparency. Here’s an update on how it works.
Sunshine Week 2023, Part 1: What Does Government Transparency Look Like in 2023?
Sunshine Week, March 12-18, is an annual event honoring the idea that government functions best when it operates in the open. Here’s Part 1 in a series of posts about the state of federal transparency in 2023.
A House Divided: What Politicized Oversight Means for Gov.’t Employees (and What They Can Do About It) – Part 1
The rift between political parties may mean more scrutiny for federal employees. Here’s what to prepare for.