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Protecting the Public's Right to Oversee its Government

Contrary to conventional wisdom, sunshine is not a natural state.

If it were, the doors to government departments, offices, and bureaus across the country would open wide to the promise of unfettered access. Every hallway would be abuzz with the sweet sound of candid disclosure.

It's a nice idea. But until it's a universal reality, the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC), through the creation and growth of state-based freedom of information coalitions, remains the preeminent protector of your right to oversee government and access information.

The Freedom of Information Act is not enough. Work with us to ensure its ongoing effectiveness and guarantee open government.

NFOIC Highlights

2008 Georgia Student Sunshine Audit

Letter to FDA Transparency Task Force

NEFAC poll shows support for open records

Open Government Hall of Fame seeking nominees

VA releases records following FOIA request

2009 Secrecy Report Card released

Private effort aims to open up federal court records

Washington Coalition for Open Government publishes candidate survey results

New Mexico open government group names executive director


NFOIC Membership

Complacency will kill even the strongest Freedom of Information Act. Membership in NFOIC:

  • Offers possibility of funding (state coalitions only)
  • Bolsters a powerful, national voice on FOI issues
  • Fosters new FOI organizations
  • Supports existing, citizen-driven FOI and First Amendment organizations
  • Actively protects your right to open government

Combat deception. Ensure disclosure. Become a member.

Freedom of Information Center

Be sure to check out the newly improved FOI Center.

2009 FOI Summit

The National Freedom of Information Coalition and the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information hosted the 2009 FOI Summit from Minneapolis on June 5 and 6. Take a look!

Donations

Our mission, the sustained viability of the Freedom of Information Act, is too important to ignore. Make a tax-deductible contribution, and support one of our most cherished rights -- citizen access to government information. Donate to NFOIC.

NEWS & RESOURCES

We constantly work to provide better resources to member organizations and individuals. Support includes:

FOI ADVOCATE & BLOG

From federal efforts to classify war-related documents to toxic mining in South Carolina, get the latest on FOI efforts from across the country. Read the NFOIC Advocate blog.