DC Open Government Coalition
@dcogc.bsky.social
We believe a government that shows its work is a government that works for you. The DC Open Government Coalition fights for open records, open meetings and open data in Washington, DC. Together we shine light, build trust, and make democracy visible.
Meet Kirsten Mitchell, president of the @dcogc.bsky.social a D.C. resident of 26 years and career-long champion of public access. After a career in journalism, she helped launch the federal FOIA Ombuds office at the National Archives.
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Meet Kirsten Mitchell, president of the @dcogc.bsky.social a D.C. resident of 26 years and career-long champion of public access. After a career in journalism, she helped launch the federal FOIA Ombuds office at the National Archives.
New @dcogc board member @kevinok.bsky.social has filed an important case on behalf of @freedom.press efforts to get ICE to respond to public records requests via #foia.
If ICE is too busy stalking daycare pickups to read their emails from Congress, they should really be thanking Lauren for FOIAing them
Our attorney @kevinok.bsky.social is spot on: “ICE will find hiding from FOIA harder than simply pulling on their balaclavas, which tend to be frowned on in court.”
Read more about our latest FOIA lawsuit, in which we are represented by Free Information Group, here:
Read more about our latest FOIA lawsuit, in which we are represented by Free Information Group, here:
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New @dcogc board member @kevinok.bsky.social has filed an important case on behalf of @freedom.press efforts to get ICE to respond to public records requests via #foia.
🎃 No Tricks, Just Transparency
Don’t let government secrecy haunt you this Halloween. 👻
#FOIA #OpenGovernment #Transparency
Don’t let government secrecy haunt you this Halloween. 👻
#FOIA #OpenGovernment #Transparency
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎃 No Tricks, Just Transparency
Don’t let government secrecy haunt you this Halloween. 👻
#FOIA #OpenGovernment #Transparency
Don’t let government secrecy haunt you this Halloween. 👻
#FOIA #OpenGovernment #Transparency
Questions about how to get records about the federal law enforcement takeover in D.C? We have answers here www.dcogc.org/dcogc-blog/navigating-open-records-during-federal-law-enforcement-takeover
Navigating open records during federal law enforcement takeover — DC OGC
By Kirsten Mitchell, President, D,C, Open Government Coalition Trying to document the federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement, and gather data about stops, arrests and other incidents? The D.C...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Questions about how to get records about the federal law enforcement takeover in D.C? We have answers here www.dcogc.org/dcogc-blog/navigating-open-records-during-federal-law-enforcement-takeover
Thanks to @npcinstitute.bsky.social for enlisting two dcogc.bluesky.social board members for this key briefing for reporters and anyone else following the federal takeover of DC law enforcement.
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to @npcinstitute.bsky.social for enlisting two dcogc.bluesky.social board members for this key briefing for reporters and anyone else following the federal takeover of DC law enforcement.
Dcogc.bluesky.social guides for anyone tracking the federal takeover of DC law enforcement www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/08/26/h...
How journalists can use arrest data to cover the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement - Journalism Institute
The federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement has unleashed confusion and fear among its residents and visitors. So far, more than 2,300 National Guard members have been deployed to D.C., now carrying...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Dcogc.bluesky.social guides for anyone tracking the federal takeover of DC law enforcement www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/08/26/h...
he DC Open Government Coalition is urging the D.C. Council to reject a new effort by Council chairman Phil Mendelson to make it easier to keep secrets in the District government. Read our letter here: www.dcogc.org/updates
Updates — DC OGC
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July 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
he DC Open Government Coalition is urging the D.C. Council to reject a new effort by Council chairman Phil Mendelson to make it easier to keep secrets in the District government. Read our letter here: www.dcogc.org/updates
A win for enhancing government transparency: mailchi.mp/c2b255eb7b84... @muckrock.bsky.social @nfoic.bsky.social
Exciting news for NFOIC, journalists and access defenders!
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July 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A win for enhancing government transparency: mailchi.mp/c2b255eb7b84... @muckrock.bsky.social @nfoic.bsky.social
Open government is harmed by the @dcouncil's latest move: www.dcogc.org/dcogc-blog/d...
D.C. Council votes for more secrecy — DC OGC
By Kirsten Mitchell, DCOGC President The D.C. Open Government Coalition is disappointed by a recent 9-2 vote by the D.C. Council topass a temporary bill that allows the Council to conduct much of its...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Open government is harmed by the @dcouncil's latest move: www.dcogc.org/dcogc-blog/d...
The DC Open Government Coalition remains deeply concerned about efforts by the D.C. Council to clamp down on transparency. Read our testimony here:
www.dcogc.org/updates
www.dcogc.org/updates
Updates — DC OGC
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April 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The DC Open Government Coalition remains deeply concerned about efforts by the D.C. Council to clamp down on transparency. Read our testimony here:
www.dcogc.org/updates
www.dcogc.org/updates
The Coalition on April 14 wrote to groups across the city, urging them to contact the D.C. Council to reject anti-transparency legislation. Council’s plan is ill conceived and will harm the public’s right to know!. Letters at dcogc.org, on home page under Update. Contact [email protected]
DC OGC
The D.C. Open Government Coalition is THE voice for Open Government in Washington, D.C. An all-volunteer organization, we help residents, businesses and journalists navigate open government challenges...
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April 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Coalition on April 14 wrote to groups across the city, urging them to contact the D.C. Council to reject anti-transparency legislation. Council’s plan is ill conceived and will harm the public’s right to know!. Letters at dcogc.org, on home page under Update. Contact [email protected]
Read our letter to the DC Council opposing legislationt that would trample on transparenc in the District. Click on the Updates tab on our website here: www.dcogc.org
DC OGC
The D.C. Open Government Coalition is THE voice for Open Government in Washington, D.C. An all-volunteer organization, we help residents, businesses and journalists navigate open government challenges...
www.dcogc.org
March 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Read our letter to the DC Council opposing legislationt that would trample on transparenc in the District. Click on the Updates tab on our website here: www.dcogc.org
We have updated our #sunshineweek event for Wednesday at Clydes at Gallery Place in DC. The headliner will be former DC Council member @elissasilverman.bsky.social on open government challenges and prospects. Also panel from two local journalists, and open audience idea session.
March 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We have updated our #sunshineweek event for Wednesday at Clydes at Gallery Place in DC. The headliner will be former DC Council member @elissasilverman.bsky.social on open government challenges and prospects. Also panel from two local journalists, and open audience idea session.
Here's the EventBrite signup for D.C. Open Government Coalition's free reception and panel discussions on March 19. You can sign up just for those events, or also add Sunshine Fest, for which you need to scroll down, and which is charging a fee. D.C. Open Government events are always free of charge!
This year's event will feature Robert White Jr., DC transparency advocate and DC Council member.
An EventBrite signup will be coming soon. Watch this space!
An EventBrite signup will be coming soon. Watch this space!
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February 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here's the EventBrite signup for D.C. Open Government Coalition's free reception and panel discussions on March 19. You can sign up just for those events, or also add Sunshine Fest, for which you need to scroll down, and which is charging a fee. D.C. Open Government events are always free of charge!
Save the Date! The D.C. Open Government Coalition is hosting its Sunshine Week reception & program at a time when reliance on local government transparency is more important than ever. Free reception 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.; Wed, Mar 19, Clyde's, Gallery Place (707 7th St. NW): program 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
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February 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Save the Date! The D.C. Open Government Coalition is hosting its Sunshine Week reception & program at a time when reliance on local government transparency is more important than ever. Free reception 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.; Wed, Mar 19, Clyde's, Gallery Place (707 7th St. NW): program 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Save the date! @dcogc.bsky.social will be hosting its annual #SunshineWeek look at transparency in the District of Columbia starting with a free reception 4:30 pm on 3/19 at Clyde's of Gallery Place, 707 7th Street, NW and panel discussion to follow. Eventbrite signup coming!
February 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Save the date! @dcogc.bsky.social will be hosting its annual #SunshineWeek look at transparency in the District of Columbia starting with a free reception 4:30 pm on 3/19 at Clyde's of Gallery Place, 707 7th Street, NW and panel discussion to follow. Eventbrite signup coming!