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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

Alexander Howard Mar 17

“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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Alexander Howard Mar 17

“The process is the punishment” #SunshineFest #SunshineWeek #FOIA

Alexander Howard Mar 17

“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

Alexander Howard Mar 16

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

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Alexander Howard Mar 16

“It’s freedom of information for everyone, not some” – David Cuillier @[email protected] #SunshineFest #FOIA #OpenGov #sushineweek

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Alexander Howard Mar 16

Bringing reporting based upon public records obtained under FOI behind a paywall is good for public interest, public access, public knowledge, & for business, argues Seth Stern, FPD: more news media should make journalism based on public records open to all. #SunshineFest #OpenGov #OpenData #FOIA

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Alexander Howard Mar 16

“Public records access is access for all”— Amalie Nash @[email protected] #FOIA #sunshinefest #sunshineweek #opengov