The future president’s feelings on Freedom of Information

We’re one full year away from the 2020 election for President of the United States, and this, of course, means …

For Americans with disabilities, “byzantine” laws can make marriage an impossible goal

(This article was written for my capstone project during my final semester at Emerson College. It was completed in December …

Despite regulatory mandate, no one is banned from New York casinos

Nobody is banned from casinos in New York, according to the state’s Gaming Commission. The New York State Gaming Commission …

This week’s FOIA round-up: Boys and Girls Clubs abuse, Idaho public records workshops, and $1 million dollars in campus parking fees

A newsroom collective publishes a database spanning 70 years of sexual abuse at Boys and Girls Clubs across the country. …

Takeaways from the Department of Homeland Security’s annual FOIA report

The Department of Homeland Security, like other federal agencies, puts out an annual report about the Freedom of Information requests …

EPA lacks information on nearly 10,000 farms it’s tasked with regulating

A report published Monday by the Natural Resources Defense Council claims the Environmental Protection Agency has no information on the …

Recovering Project – Eric Wholey

Eric Wholey is a 28-year-old from Pepperell, MA. His journey with addiction began in adolescence with prescription painkillers. After battling …

Fire Sale Finale: Big Bang Theory

Gun laws, limits, and licensing in Mass—in perception and reality In Massachusetts, anyone from legislative insiders to casual 5 o’clock …