Michael Morisy

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Founder and Chief Executive at MuckRock

Founder and chief executive @MuckRock. Rarely checking in here.

Articles

Data Liberation Project: Liberating public data for the public good

1 month ago | muckrock.com | Michael Morisy |Samantha Sunne |Dillon Bergin |Kelly Kauffman

The Data Liberation Project is an initiative to identify, obtain, reformat, clean, document, publish, and disseminate government datasets of public interest. Wondering how you can contribute? Join the MuckRock Slack and find your way to the #public-data-liberation-project channel to get involved. ★ Featured 1 request 2 articles 2 Articles Public data is disappearingâ€”but anyone can help preserve it.
Decoding DOGE: Transparency strategies piercing Trump’s governmental wrecking ball

1 month ago | muckrock.com | Michael Morisy

At 2 PM Eastern on May 9, MuckRock will be hosting an online discussion digging into how DOGE is hiding its work and what you can do to strengthen truly public oversight over Elon Musk’s effort to reshape government. In 2024, Elon Musk proclaimed an unequivocal commitment to government transparency. “I think that the strong bias with respect to government information should be to make it available to the public,” he said at a town hall shortly before the election.
Here's to the Worst Government Responses to Public Records Requests

Mar 26, 2025 | bendsource.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

[ { "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 1", "insertPoint": "1/2", "component": "16844684", "requiredCountToDisplay": "6" } ,{ "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 2", "insertPoint": "1/4", "component": "16844686", "requiredCountToDisplay": "20" },{ "name": "Air - Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline Content - 3", "insertPoint": "3/4", "component": "16844687", "requiredCountToDisplay": "17" } ] The public's right to access government information is...
What to FOIA: The impact of anti-trans federal action

Mar 26, 2025 | muckrock.com | Kae Petrin |Ileana Garnand |Michael Morisy

The Trans Journalists Association and MuckRock have partnered to help journalists document and report on the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans communities. We’re going beyond the initial headlines to uncover and preserve newsworthy documents and data that reveal the real-world effects of anti-trans policies. This open-source project will track the implementation and practical effects of executive orders, legislation and other federal action.
The Foilies 2025

Mar 19, 2025 | fwweekly.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

The public’s right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle.
The Foilies 2025

Mar 19, 2025 | sfreporter.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

The public's right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle.
'The Foilies' 2025 recognize the worst in government transparency

Mar 17, 2025 | idahopress.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

The public's right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle.
The Foilies 2025

Mar 16, 2025 | muckrock.com | Aaron Mackey |Michael Morisy |Kelly Kauffman

The public’s right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle.
FOIA Foilies 2025: Recognizing the worst in government transparency

Mar 15, 2025 | tucsonsentinel.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

MuckRock The public's right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle.
Celebrating a decade of Foilies awards – a look back at 10 years of obstruction.

Mar 13, 2025 | montereycountynow.com | Aaron Mackey |Beryl Lipton |Michael Morisy

IN THE YEAR 2015, we witnessed the launch of OpenAI, a debate over the color of a dress going viral, and a Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have the right to get married. It was also the year that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) first published The Foilies. A lot has changed over the last decade, but one thing that hasn’t is the steady flow of attempts by authorities to avoid their legal and ethical obligations to be open and accountable.