Freedom of Information, finally made easy.
You didn't get into this business for the paperwork. You got into it because you wanted to change something. Not to be chained to your desk, filing redundant forms, chasing down elusive bureaucrats and cutting your fingers on hundreds of pieces of paper. Your time is important, and every minute you spend doing this muck work, you're not doing the things that matter to you: Investigating, analyzing, reporting. Maybe even spending time with your family.
Remember them?
MuckRock makes it easy for you to quickly file Freedom of Information requests, taking out the hassle and only updating you with the results. No need to stamp an envelope, look up an agency address or learn how to properly draft a legal demand: Just type what you're interested in, click submit and then receive your documents scanned, searchable and sharable. We'll even help you analyze them.
MuckRock acts as a request proxy, e-mailing, faxing or even snail mailing the request on your behalf, with the documents returning to our offices to be prepared for your convenience. Working on a big scoop? An intuitive embargo system ensures that your documents are for your eyes only until you're ready to publish.
Stumped for a story? MuckRock's community of document experts provides plenty of inspiration for compelling, data-driven reporting sure to warm the cockles of the most hard-bitten editor, all based on an easy letter wizard that helps craft an array of requests, broken down by specific reporting beat. It all adds up to exclusive data and stories without having to breaking a sweat or go on time-consuming fishing expeditions.
What Others Are Saying
"Instant First Amendment rock stars …
… In theory, filing FOIAs oughat to be simple. In practice, it's often a nightmare — enough of a ball-buster to boggle many professionals, let alone civilians. The programming end makes it easier for bloggers, journalists, and inquisitive citizens to file FOIA requests."
"Exactly what conscientious citizens can and should use the Internet for — illuminating social and economic trends."
"Move over, Julian Assange …
… There's a new document leaker making headlines."
More: Boston Globe | Media Nation | Nieman Lab | WBUR | WGBH | Mother Jones | BostInnovation | Mass High Tech
About Us
Cofounder Michael Morisy is an award-winning journalist who has had worked featured in Business 2.0, the New England Center for Investigative Journalism, New York Daily News and many other national and local publications. He can be reached at Michael@MuckRock.com.
Cofounder Mitchell Kotler is a veteran of multiple high-tech startups including Achronix. He has a Masters in Electrical & Computer Engineering and a Bachelors of Science from Cornell University. He can be reached at Mitch@MuckRock.com.
News Editor Tom Nash was among the earliest MuckRock users, while serving as editor of hyperlocal news website Post Somerville. He can be reached at Tom@MuckRock.com.
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