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Freedom of Information April 17, 2025

The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability

by Reshma Ramachandran, Yale University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are continuing as the agency…

National April 8, 2025

Firings at federal health agencies decimate offices that release public records

by Brett Kelman and Rachana Pradhan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 8, 2025 Public access to government records that document the…

Health Care June 3, 2024

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 31, 2024 Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many…

Know Your Rights May 7, 2017

Georgia’s open government laws are for all citizens, not just for reporters

Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale is no stranger to attempts by government officials to avoid public scrutiny. In 2014 she was arrested for filming a campaign event. But that was not…

Health Care April 25, 2025

A Chicago Hospital Bows to Federal Pressure on Trans Care for Teens

This article by Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago April 24, 2025 He’s 17 and lives in the Chicago…

Opinion April 25, 2025

Bookman: Attempts to deport international students will cause lasting harm in Georgia and beyond

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2025 “It’s our mission to enhance your college experience through the internationalization…

Education April 25, 2025

Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times

by Ellen P. Aprill, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration is demanding that at least 60 U.S. colleges…

Education April 25, 2025

US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows

by Joshua M. Pearce, Western University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every year, American universities spend millions of dollars patenting inventions developed on their campuses….

International April 25, 2025

Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war

by Shaoyu Yuan, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of…

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The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability

Firings at federal health agencies decimate offices that release public records

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

Georgia’s open government laws are for all citizens, not just for reporters