Piercing The Fog: Opposing Government Secrecy

Kathleen writes “The National Freedom of Information Coalition, which advocates for open government held its 2005 conference.
Associated Press President and CEO Tom Curley stated,“We all need to do a better job of persuading the public that freedom of information is not a media privilege but a key part of what keeps other freedoms alive for all.”
Curley cited some encouraging developments in recent months, such as the Sunshine in Government Initiative by the AP and seven journalism organizations. The coalition, which was announced in March, is lobbying for legislation in Congress to speed the release of records under the federal Freedom of Information Act.”