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One year later, Boston’s smoking ban has yet to yield one reported citation

One year later, Boston’s smoking ban has yet to yield one reported citation

by Anna Geary-Meyer
December 18, 2014

News of the smoking ban, which made lighting anything in a public park punishable by a fine of $250, caused quite the uproar last December. Menino, a longtime champion of public health, enthusiastically supported the measure to ensure smoke-free greenery. But one year later, the legislation seems to have only succeeded in wasting Boston’s time, money, and anger.

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The First Amendment Foundation's transparency scorecard keeps the sunshine state shining

The First Amendment Foundation’s transparency scorecard keeps the sunshine state shining

by Anna Geary-Meyer
November 21, 2014

A couple weeks back, we took our 50 States of FOIA look at Florida, and how they enjoy some of the strongest transparency laws in the country. But you need more than just strong laws to offer truly open government - you need organizations like the First Amendment Foundation that ensure agencies aren’t just offering convenient transparency, but true access.

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"I with John Oliver" FCC's net neutrality comments document host's 'Spartacus' moment

“I with John Oliver” FCC’s net neutrality comments document host’s ‘Spartacus’ moment

by Anna Geary-Meyer
November 12, 2014

On the heels of Obama’s statement in support of net neutrality, in which he proposed that broadband would be reclassified as a common carrier under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, MuckRock gives you some of the best complaints to the FCC in the name of a free and open internet.

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50 States of FOIA: Florida

50 States of FOIA: Florida

by Anna Geary-Meyer
October 31, 2014

The MuckRock 50 States of FOIA Project aims to shed light on what it’s like to work with public records around the U.S., through the voices of requesters state by state. This time, we focus on the state of Florida.

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"You are the heretic." Sun Myung Moon's FBI file

“You are the heretic.” Sun Myung Moon’s FBI file

by Anna Geary-Meyer
October 21, 2014

Last week, MuckRock received over 500 pages in documents from the FBI file of the late Sun Myung Moon, religious leader of the cult-like Unification Church. Along with his widespread influence, Moon also attracted controversy - his file details allegations of slavery and involuntary servitude, death threats against Moon’s son, arson, and possible kidnapping of church members.

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