The Right To Know Your guide to using and defending freedom of information law in the United States

The Right to Know is a resource for citizens seeking to understand, use, and defend their right to know their rights under the freedom of information laws in the United States. It sets out in plain language freedom-of-information best practices for ordinary citizens, activist organizations, journalists, bloggers, and lawyers. Through an examination of numerous case studies of how freedom of information laws have been used to obtain information needed to protect the environment, ensure public health and safety and to expose governmental crime, waste, and corruption, it aims to show individuals how they can use the federal Freedom of Information Act (”FOIA”) and other information access laws to obtain information needed to advance their own causes of interest. In addition to exploring these examples, I offer information and tips on best practices for obtaining information using the FOIA and similar laws. I hope that readers will find the examples interesting and provoking. I also hope that readers will find the tips, recommendations, resources and templates useful in their own pursuit of the right to know