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Launch alert! We’re excited to introduce Secrecy Tracker, a free tool that helps you track state and federal legislation impacting your right to know.

Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!

👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org

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January 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
At the Joseph L. Brechner FOI Project, we’re making sure journalists and citizens have the info they need to hold the government accountable and protect democracy. Want to learn more about our efforts? Visit our website - brechner.org/foi 🌍✨

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December 9, 2024 at 8:34 PM
🗞️ New @BrechnerFOI study finds fewer newspapers per capita = more violations of public records laws.

“Government transparency is never guaranteed.” – Brett Posner-Ferdman
📖 brechner.org/2025/08/05/d...

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Dark deserts: Dwindling newspapers associated with greater government secrecy - Brechner Center for Freedom of Information
A new study from the Brechner Freedom of Information Project finds that states with weaker newspaper environments are associated with greater government secrecy.
brechner.org
August 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Sunshine Fest 2024 in Washington, D.C.! Join us March 19-20 for a two-day celebration of transparency and open government.

🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com

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January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Sunshine Fest 2024 in Washington, D.C.! Join us March 19-20 for a two-day celebration of transparency and open government.

🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com

#SunshineWeek2025 #SunshineFest #BrechnerFOI
January 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📱Pennsbury School District's use of Google Chat raises concerns about transparency & public access to records.

Ephemeral apps harm public trust & may violate the law, says media law expert Melissa Melewsky.
brechner.org/2024/12/17/p...

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December 17, 2024 at 3:55 PM