| These sites have either a collection
of stories pertaining to the FOIA or have a select article or two, which may be of
interest. This selection is for the general browser who would like to read more
about the FOIA. Sites with special interest and other information as well are
marked with an asterisk (*). Access Reports FOIA
http://www.accessreports.com/
General review of news and laws.
Subscription for full articles. Highly recommended by government and attorney
reviewers as a resource for information requests from the government.
Clinton's Memorandum on the FOIA
http://www.citizen.org/litigation/foic/clinton_94.html
the daily page
http://www.thedailypage.com/features/docfeed/archive/foi/
From the Isthmus news site
out of Wisconsin. This is a general collection about FOIA issues.
EDF Letter
http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1972/May/g_freeinfo.html
Article concerning positive
responses in favor of the FOIA. The act is being used and it can work.
Essential Information
http://www.essential.org/EI.html
Articles concerning national and
international events dealing with Freedom of Information. Interested in keeping the
public educated with investigations, follow-ups, and suggestions for those who want to
become involved.
FAS Project on Gov't Secrecy
http://www.fas.org/sgp/
Federation of American Scientists created
this site to inform the public. The site is aimed to aid journalists, however, it is
open to all.
Freedom Homepage
http://www.freedommag.org/index.htm
Originating from the United Kingdom,
this source is largely an international update covering at least 15 countries and their
Freedom of Information issues. There are articles and historical features that use
opened government resources.
Freedom Page
http://freedompage.home.mindspring.com/
Many articles and different opinions
considering the responsibilities of government. The site is maintained by those
gearing towards Christians.
National Security Archive
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/
International
and national issues that concern Freedom of Information. Articles cover a wide range
of subjects from Tiananmen Square to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Public Citizen
http://www.citizen.org/
Links to special interests in law and
government in general. Specific FOIA link as well.
*SPJ FOIA Main Index
http://spj.org/foia/
FOI searches aimed for members of the press, but
available to the public. Federal
and State contacts, advocacy groups, coalition groups, national reports and statistics, filing requests for FOIA, newsletters, legal
briefs, and the list goes on. A good point to begin for many researchers.
UN Conference of FOI International Court Of Honour for Journalists
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/com/compendium/1405.html
FOI Conference that discussed the
procedures of gathering information internationally. Primarily, the conference was
concerned with disputes between journalists from different nationalities.
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