Could this be Congress’ last chance to fix FOIA?
RFK Jr. promises radical transparency, then closes FOIA shops
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Reform Government Secrecy
The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
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Strengthen the Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act gives the public a right to access government records.
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The Signalgate problem nobody is talking about
The White House isn’t complying with the Presidential Records Act (again)
New executive order gives DOGE more control of agency records
Plus: Is Trump getting ready to change classification rules?
Was chaotic JFK declassification marred by National Archives firings?
Plus: Wired drops FOIA reporting paywall. Will other media outlets follow?
Secrecy gives the government control. FOIA can restore the power imbalance
FOIA is in trouble and we need congressional help to fix it
Why will it take DOGE three years to respond to a simple FOIA?
Five important questions to ask about DOGE’s FOIA future
It’s Marco Rubio’s party, and he’ll burn documents if he wants to
Plus: A judge ruled DOGE is likely subject to FOIA. But that doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed to see its records.
USAID keeping reports secret out of fear of Trump retaliation
Plus: The government’s excuse for keeping a climate report hidden is easily disproved
Capricious government secrecy could threaten crop production
Plus: Trump administration attacks the advisory committees that keep the government honest
DOGE tries to expand use of pseudo-secrets
Plus: Two upcoming secrecy fights and how to prepare for them
What’s the status of JFK declassification efforts?
Plus: Don’t be mad DOGE posted classified budget information. Intelligence agencies’ budgets should be public
