Freedom of Information
National Resources:

Electronic Frontier Foundation. Defends the right to speak and share ideas using the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Freedom Forum. Nonpartisan dedication to free press and speech. Focus on First Amendment freedom and newsroom diversity. Operates Newseum.

Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.. Grassroots nonprofit working to improve investigative reporting.

National Freedom of Information Coalition. Nurtures state FOI groups. Assists with fundraising, project planning, and exchange of information.

People for the American Way. Founded by civic and religious leaders concerned about rising intolerance. Seeks to counter social discord and fragmentation by advancing diversity, justice, and freedom of thought, expression, and religion.

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Nonprofit providing free legal assistance to journalists.

Student Press Law Center. Advocates student free press and provides free legal help to students and the educators.

Tapping Officials' Secrets. Complete information on each state's open records and meetings laws.


North Carolina Resources:

North Carolina Media Law First Amendment resources.

North Carolina Public Records Law North Carolina Press Association.

North Carolina Open Meetings Law North Carolina Press Association.

Covering the Courts: A Guide for Reporters A thorough manual by the Associated Press.

Legal Advertising Statutes Provisions for legal advertising in the state law.

North Carolina Press Association Legal Hotline


Other States' Resources:

Freedom of Information Center. University of Missouri School of Journalism research library.

Brechner Center for Freedom of Information. University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications data center.

Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Educates media, lawyers, educators, students, officials and individuals about rights.