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March 19, 2025 | Lauren Harper, Freedom of the Press Foundation
Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, including denying or ignoring FOIA requests and deleting data from websites.
These tactics prevent the public from meaningfully participating in self-government in every area secrecy touches.
March 19, 2025 | Amy Kristin Sanders, The Pennsylvania State University
Open records laws have helped journalists and watchdog groups uncover wrongdoing at universities around the country — but those very laws are under threat.
March 19, 2025 | David Cuillier, Brechner Freedom of Information Project
Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing ever darker, and the clouds are spreading throughout the United States.
December 31, 2024 | Lygia Navarro, independent journalist; Cara Reedy, Disabled Journalists Association
Reporting on disability equals reporting on intersectionality. Learning how to seek out and identify disability stories brings richness to reporting, opening up infinite story possibilities.
Journalist and scholar Tom Koch built his career writing at the intersection of public health and social justice. Now, the longtime IRE member is helping a new generation of public health reporters and journalists working with disabilities.
December 31, 2024 | Patrick Garvin, independent journalist and accessibility consultant
Learn practical tips to make your journalism more accessible. This article includes advice for how to get started, addressing technical challenges and more.
