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How the San Francisco Public Press used DocumentCloud to expose the history of human radiation experiments
Reporters at the San Francisco Public Press preserved more than 80 historical documents from the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory.
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Release Notes: Centralized documentation and a new Python wrapper for the MuckRock API
In these release notes, we’ve consolidated all of our documentation into one central location at help.muckrock.com for easier access. Other key updates include the release of a Python wrapper for the new MuckRock API and an update to the Python wrapper for DocumentCloud.
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Federal data is disappearing. On Thursday, meet the teams working to rescue it and learn how you can help.
Since the start of the new Trump administration, hundreds of federal data sets and government websites have gone offline without warning, sometimes returning with major changes and sometimes not returning at all. On February. 13, meet the groups fighting to keep the information online.
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The fight to preserve federal government data
Multiple organizations are fighting to preserve access to government data and websites that have been removed after President Donald Trump took office.
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How an Arizona newsroom uncovered a mystery candidate
Using personal financial disclosure records, two reporters revealed a candidate’s conflicting history.
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We’re tracking down police disciplinary files in more than 20 states
MuckRock readers told us where to request documents about police misconduct. You can follow along.
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Release Notes: Introducing the new DocumentCloud and version 2 of the MuckRock API
The new DocumentCloud is live, featuring a faster, more consistent, and modernized user interface optimized for accessibility and performance. Alongside this, MuckRock is proud to launch version 2 of our MuckRock, offering improved authentication, efficiency, and speed. To support these updates, the new python-squarelet Python library simplifies token management and authentication for both APIs. Additionally, an IPFS/Filecoin Batch Uploader Add-On allows users to upload large document sets more reliably and efficiently.
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We asked federal agencies about their efforts to use AI in FOIA
We requested contracts and audits of AI pilot programs to be used in FOIA departments of agencies like the CIA and the State Department.
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Win a prize for creative FOIA merchandise!
MuckRock and the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project are teaming up to find the best Sunshine Week logos.
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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.