Briana Williams : Sunlight Foundation

As the threat of “fake news” to democracy grows, public trust in the media wavers

by Briana Williams

investigations

Jan 29, 2018 2:04 pm

Influential journalists and media scholars come together in DC to discuss new research on public views of journalism and media, including what “fake news” means and the risks it poses.

Under Trump, U.S. government moves from /open to /closed

by Briana Williams

Jan 24, 2018 1:38 pm

What happens when an administration hands off unfulfilled promises to open government to one that's allergic to transparency? Benign neglect shifts into secrecy and a lack of accountability.

6 Ways to Free the Freedom of Information Act

by Briana Williams

Jan 19, 2018 12:28 pm

David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, invites the public to visit the National Archives during Sunshine Week on March 12, 2018. https://foia.blogs.archives.gov/2018/01/10/mark-your-calendars-for-sunshine-week-2018-at-the-national-archives/

In its first meeting of 2018, the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee unanimously voted to approve a series of recommendations. If implemented, they would improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in administering the nation's preeminent public records law at federal government agencies. Bonus news: a new FOIA.gov is coming soon.