Links to Resources
Offers resources for journalists and the public on issues relating to free press, access to information and the public's right to know.
A nonpartisan nonprofit national advocacy organization for open and accountable government.
A Common Cause affiliate that recognizes Massachusetts cities and towns that make it easy for their citizens to access public information
A nonprofit freedom of information coalition
A resource for information on accessing government records and meetings in the state.
The center, which also has a location in Washington D.C., is a forum for the study of each of the five rights protected under the First Amendment. Its site provides updates on First Amendment litigation, legislation and news.
A nonprofit organization that offers extensive information on public access laws. It also serves as a legal resource for journalists.
An alliance of state FOI, First Amendment organizations and academic centers. Its mission is to protect the public's right to an open government. The Web site provides state and federal resources on public access laws.
Their mantra is to protect the health, safety and democracy of citizens. Its site offers updates on FOI litigation and news in a number of fields, including auto safety, Congress and health research.
A resource for FOI reports, experts, policy and news updates.
Includes a section on the First Amendment, which covers relevant legislation, policy and other freedom of speech related topics.
Resources on the Web site include a pool of FOI experts, suggestions for FOI activities for newsrooms, how to write about FOI issues, curriculum and classroom ideas for teachers and the latest FOI news.
A public interest research organization based in Washington, D.C. EPIC reports on privacy, open government and free speech, among other topics related to civil liberties.
Located at George Washington University, the Archive is a non-governmental research institute and library. It posts on its site declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
The Web site is a resource for reports on legislation and policies regulating open records and government secrecy.
A coalition of media groups advocates policies that ensure an open, accountable and accessible government. The site includes coverage of FOIA issues and related legislation.
An extensive online database of public records that can be searched by county.