New executive order gives DOGE more control of agency records
Plus: Is Trump getting ready to change classification rules?
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
The Pentagon Papers
How a leak revealed that lies were the foundation of U.S. policy on Vietnam
DOGE tries to expand use of pseudo-secrets
Plus: Two upcoming secrecy fights and how to prepare for them
Hostile takeover at National Archives erodes our right to know
Five questions the public should ask about the Archives
National Archives — and government transparency — under threat
Groups protest unwarranted firing of head archivist
USAID’s future is in doubt. The status of its records shouldn’t be
How DOGE handles agency records will show its commitment to (or disavowal of) government transparency rules, with implications for every federal office it accesses
With inspectors general under threat, Espionage Act charges may soar
The IG crisis should place renewed attention on reforming the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers from abuse
Gag order at health agencies a looming public health crisis
A communications blackout and a growing risk of health agency censorship make us all less safe.
