Image Source: The current declassification system is a “crisis that undermines both our national security and government transparency,” according to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). On July 9, Peters, w…| UNREDACTED: The National Security Archive Blog
Two departing fellows discuss their experience at RCFP and how it shaped their legal careers. The post ‘If you’re willing to learn, they’re willing to teach’: Legal fellows reflect on a year at RCFP appeared first on The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The court rejected a ruling that would have made it harder for journalists to recover fees in public records cases. The post Why the Indiana Supreme Court’s fee-shifting decision is a big win for journalists appeared first on The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
It’s the latest victory in an RCFP attorney’s efforts to enforce the state’s landmark police accountability law.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Documents show that two years after being caught using Clearview AI facial recognition software, Calgary police signed contracts for AI software that scours photos and videos for individuals. Have police agencies across Canada taken a secret shortcut to facial recognition?| Drug Data Decoded
It’s the latest example of RCFP’s work on behalf of local public media outlets across the country. The post With RCFP’s free legal help, WHQR unveils school renovation records appeared first on The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
As one recovery centre admits that recovery coaches supplied by Bowline Health are now mandatory to access its residential services, it is unclear if the Province will mandate its coaches across the recovery system. Meanwhile, the company's vertical integration expands to emergency rooms.| Drug Data Decoded
Calgary police oversight is in crisis. Police commission failed to investigate alleged deceit by the chief for a year before dropping the files upon his resignation, which media have seemingly given up trying to explain. Meanwhile, emails reveal bias of corporate media toward police narratives.| Drug Data Decoded
CONTACT: Emily Bloch, SPJ National President, eblochjourno@gmail.com Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is deeply disappointed by Paramount Global’s decision to settle with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against the CBS News program “60 Minutes.” “This is not just a legal settlement — it’s ... Paramount settlement betrays journalist...| Society of Professional Journalists
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Demand continues to increase dramatically for clean drug inhalation supplies, but procurement data obtained by Drug Data Decoded show the supply is being throttled back. Is the shortfall helping to drive Alberta cities to new overdose heights?| Drug Data Decoded
U.S. Right to Know has filed these FOI lawsuits a part of our investigation into origins of Covid-19 and gain-of-function research.| U.S. Right to Know
Instead of replying to our data requests, the ruling party ammended the law to allow Péter Szijjártó to hide the cost of his expensive flights aboard private je| English
As Chief Mark Neufeld announces his resignation, a ten-month investigation by Drug Data Decoded reveals extensive social media monitoring by his media relations unit that could violate privacy regulations.| Drug Data Decoded
Edmonton EMS dispatches for opioid poisoning have hit their highest weekly count ever. While other provincial governments issue warnings, Alberta has been hiding a key mortality report that could have informed solutions on the ground.| Drug Data Decoded
In a rare instance, University of Calgary officials were caught destroying records that should have been made available through freedom of information. The destroyed records — obtained from Calgary Police — included apparent plans for dismantling the May 9 pro-Palestine encampment protest.| Drug Data Decoded
RCFP attorneys represented WBIR anchor John Becker in his lawsuit against the university seeking records related to a federal energy lab.| The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Conservative ministers prevented research that showed disabled people on out-of-work benefits were subject to high levels of stress, debt and isolation from being included in a controversial policy paper that called for cuts to spending on those benefits. The research had examined […]| Disability News Service
Conservative ministers decided to hide a report that exposed the flaws of the “degrading” personal independence payment (PIP) system, just five days before they published proposals to replace PIP cash payments with vouchers or one-off grants, ministerial emails have revealed. Disability News […]| Disability News Service
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff are making thousands of potentially fatal errors every month when dealing with the benefit claims of disabled people, information released by the department has shown. Two reports released by DWP under the Freedom of Information […]| Disability News Service
Documents reveal new details about the recovery community grant competition hurried through the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction in 2023. The Ministry continues to withhold details about the recipient previously hinted at by Drug Data Decoded.| Drug Data Decoded
Documents show the United Conservatives were working with city councillors intent on driving the closure of supervised consumption services in Red Deer as early as 2022.| Drug Data Decoded
The Premier's office was in contact with the University of Calgary President's office during the peaceful May 9 Palestine solidarity demonstration. But after months of work, the events surrounding the violent deployment of riot police remain shrouded in secrecy.| Drug Data Decoded
Dr. David Morens is sworn in before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing on May 22, 2024. Photo copyright Andrew Harnik. According to subpoenaed emails released last week by a House Oversight Committee investigation, a former FOIA public liaison at the National Institute of Health advised colleagues on how to sidestep federal […]| UNREDACTED
Over a year after inking the deal, Alberta's Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction has yet to reveal the recipient of its largest contract. This appears to be ROSC Solutions Group, whose top brass are connected to the Premier's chief of staff and were early drivers of Recovery Capital Conference.| Drug Data Decoded
Maine has several protections allowing the public access to government proceedings, such as meetings of town officials and regulatory agencies, along with their rules and documents. The Maine Freedom of Information Coalition is a private non-profit advocating to insure that Maine state and local government agencies adhere to their own obligations to the public. According to| Maine: An Encyclopedia
