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

Database lawsuit settled

2009 FOI Summit Wrap-up

FOI Hero Award winner announced

Open Government Directive process in place

Pulitzer prize awarded to FOI and open government advocate

Join NFOIC's new network-Ning endeavor

Open government proponents uniting

Sunshine Week 2009 Survey

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.