FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Secrecy on the Rise: How Government Transparency is Fading in the U. S.

In the U. S. , seeing what the government does has become harder. This is especially true since the second Trump term began. Florida, once a model for openness, now makes it tough for people to get public records. High fees and low success rates show how the state is falling behind. Florida charges

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The Mystery of the 4,400 Pages of Emails: How New Trier High School Solved a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Lawsuit

In a shocking turn of events, New Trier High School District 203, located in Winnetka, Illinois, has released over 4,400 pages of emails to parents, bringing an end to a long-standing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The controversy began after a conservative nonprofit group, Parents Defen

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Behind the Scenes of Migrant Crime: A Story of Stonewalling and Sanctuary

The recent allegations of "stonewalling" by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis against the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams regarding the release of data on crimes committed by migrants in or around taxpayer-funded shelters have sparked a heated debate. Malliotakis, a Republican from Staten Island, claimed that the a

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Migrant Crime Data: Cover-Up or Counting Chaos?

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is demanding answers about crime statistics near NYC migrant shelters. She's accusing Mayor Adams's administration of 'stonewalling' her requests for data, claiming it's being delayed until after the election. Malliotakis wants to know how many crimes have happened near the

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