We’re requesting documents about the presidential transition
In November, MuckRock readers told us what presidential public records to request. Now you can follow along.
Using open source tools to track the biggest fight in BJJ
What public records can reveal about a rivalry that rocked submission grappling.
What went wrong this year in transparency? Share your stories!
Have you run into an egregious records denial? Still aching about an agency thwarting the public’s right to know? Just need to vent about the one (FOIA request) that got away? This is your chance to share and commiserate: Submissions are open for nominations to the 2025 Foilies!
A new DocumentCloud is here!
We’ll be releasing the experience for everyone in mid-November. Keep reading for an in-depth explanation for why we started this project, how we approached it, and how it succeeded.
New Records Shed Light on Inconsistencies in New York State Prison Book Bans
In some facilities, no texts are blocked. In others, hundreds are redacted or banned. Overall, one in six texts was censored.
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FOIA 101: Tips and Tricks to Make You a Transparency Master
★ FeaturedWhether it's your first request or your first request *today,* it never hurts to go over the basics. MuckRock's compiled a lot of FOIA advice over the years, and with this project, it's all in one place. -
Elections 2024
★ FeaturedMuckRock and Sunlight Search, a nonpartisan research organization, are researching political candidates for the 2024 campaign season. -
A community podcast about all things FOIA and public records
★ FeaturedWe gather once a month to share updates on public records laws and rulings, techniques, tricks and insider tips from fellow requesters.