Activism in Action - FOIA Workshop Sam Parker RTD

When

Sunday, October 18, 1 PM to 2:30 PM

Where

Gallery5, Richmond

Price

Not listed. Check with the venue.

Join investigative reporter Samuel Parker from the Richmond-Times Dispatch as he leads us through a workshop on FOIA (the Freedom of Information Act) and how it applies to public officials, citizens being informed, and how you can use it to help make your community better! Doors 12:30 PM | Presentation 1 PMAiA is always free to attend! Donations encouraged! Reserve Your Spot #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1790108742313_15787 { --sqs-block-content-flex: 0; } #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1790108742313_15787 { --opacity: 100%; --translate-x: 0px; --translate-y: 0px; --rotation: 0deg; --scale-x: 100%; --scale-y: 100%; --skew-x: 0deg; --skew-y: 0deg; --origin-x: 50%; --origin-y: 50%; --block-transform: none; opacity: var(--opacity, 1); transform: var(--block-transform); transform-origin: var(--origin-x) var(--origin-y); } Sam will talk a bit about his work, and then walk everyone through the process for submitting a FOIA request. You should come ready to send one! Pick a topic that interests you, and he'll go through the process of how to request and obtain relevant documents, challenge a noncompliant response, and handle other possible obstacles. #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1790108742313_17749 { --opacity: 100%;

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