Members of the US #FOIA Advisory Committee took public comments & suggestions at the #SunshineFest today during #SunshineWeek, improving draft recommendations to improve the Freedom of Information Act: foia.blogs.archives.gov/2026/03/06/f... Open government in action! #OpenGov

The Justice Dept has taken down the “FOIA wizard” that it’s Office of Information Polocy built to make it easier for all Americans to exercise our right to know. It’s a symbol of this administration’s default to secrecy & opacity, versus its false claims of transparency. #SunshineWeek #SunshineFest

“The right to know about the actions of government is an important part of America’s democratic heritage. Transparency has reduced corruption, lowered taxes, and saved lives.” Thank you to everyone who has made #FOIA stronger! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9U... #SunshineWeek #SunshineFest

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“9 SLAPPs. 3 arrests. 1 prison remand. 1 bench warrant.” Wikki Times is facing concerted attempts to chill & criminalize its work in Nigeria. But journalism is not a crime. #SunshineWeek #SunshineFest

I just had a brief moment in the sun on a cloudy day. Freedom of information has made our union stronger. Public access to public records enable a public to be self-governing. Knowledge is power: use it! foia.blogs.archives.gov/2026/03/11/o... #SunshineWeek #FOIA #SunshineFest

MuckRock is at #SunshineFest in Washington, D.C.! We'll be sharing the highlights from the conference and celebrating government transparency.