Wrapping up Sunshine Week, a young journalist reflects on the joys and frustrations of her burgeoning “document state of mind.”

Massachusetts entered its long thaw just in time for the 10th annual Sunshine Week, when the the national focus turns to the public’s access to its government. Amid the open dialogue about just how that whole “democracy for the people” thing is working so out far, at least one thing is perfectly clear: things could be better in the Bay State.

In that spirit of commiseration, MuckRock is proud to announce our partnership with EFF and the Sunlight Foundation for the first-annual “Foilies” Awards Gala during Sunshine Week in DC.