OpenTheGovernment.org -- Americans for Less Secrecy, More Democracy OpenTheGovernment.org is an unprecedented coalition of journalists, consumer and good government groups, environmentalists, labor and others united out of a concern for what U.S. News and World Report called a "shroud of secrecy" descending over our local, state and federal governments. We're focused on making the federal government a more open place to make us safer, strengthen public trust in government, and support our democratic principles. Members of OpenTheGovernment.org include:           American Association of Law Libraries Promotes public access to government information for all Americans through depository libraries and other means. American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression ABFFE, the bookseller's voice in the fight against censorship. American Library Association ALA represents librarians most recently in an effort to strengthen liberties protections in the Patriot Act. Association of American Publishers AAP represents publishers and defends First Amendment freedoms. Association of Research Libraries ARL analyzes, responds to, and seeks to influence information, intellectual property, and telecommunications policies; promotes funding for numerous agencies and national institutions; and advances ARL positions reflecting member interests on these issues. Bally Bay Publications Californians Aware CalAware is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping Californians informed to hold their government accountable. Center for American Progress CAP is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. Center for Democracy and Technology CDT has a long track record of defending the public's right to know. Most recent CDT released OpenCRS, a website providing searchable public access to Congressional Research Service reports. Common Cause Common Cause has a long history promoting open government and promotes disclosure through campaign finance and ethics reform. Electronic Privacy Information Center A frequent user of the Freedom of Information Act, EPIC promotes government transparency about activities affecting individual privacy including domestic surveillance activity. Environmental Defense This environmental group promotes government and corporate disclosure of threats to public health and the environment. Federation of American Scientists FAS publishes Secrecy News, a must-read for anyone tracking secrecy in the federal government. First Amendment Foundation Supports First Amendment protections including free expression & educates the public about important threats. Freedom of Information Center, University of Missouri School of Journalism Catalogs freedom-of-information problems and promotes the use of open government laws. Friends Committee on National Legislation A Quaker organization defending civil liberties. Fund for Constitutional Government FCG works to expose and correct corruption in the federal government and other major national institutions through research and public education. Government Accountability Project GAP advocates stronger protections for whistleblowers in government. Humanist Society of New Mexico An organization that promotes the philosophy of humanism. Human Rights First Provides legal defense of immigrants against discrimination and violations of their rights. Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies Studies global military policies, arms holdings, production and trade, arms control and peace-building efforts; and runs educational programs. National Coalition Against Censorship Defends free expression of artists, writers and others against efforts to censor their free speech. National Coalition for History Promotes the preservation of history through education. National Committee Against Repressive Legislation Dedicated to defending the right of political dissent. National Freedom of Information Coalition A coalition of state freedom-of-information organizations around the U.S. that supports the creation and strengthening of groups defending freedom of information. National Security Archive A frequent user of the Freedom of Information Act, the Archive uses FOIA to extract secrets from government to inform our understanding of historical events; advocates against excessive secrecy in the defense of our national security. National Security Whistleblowers Coalition Promotes protections for government employees in national security agencies who wish to expose wrongdoing. New Jersey Work Environment Council Promotes protections for workers health and safety and environmental safeguards. Northwest Environmental Justice Center OMB Watch Advocates for the public's right to know so the public can help make communities safer and healthier. PEN American Center PEN works to advance literature, to defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship.. People For the American Way PFAW is an energetic advocate for the values and institutions that sustain a diverse democratic society. PFAW's has fought to reform the Patriot Act and most recently raises concerns about the president's domestic spying program. Positive Financial Advisors, Inc Project On Government Oversight Promotes open government, advances whistleblower protections, & investigates waste and fraud in military procurement. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility As a service organization assisting federal & state public employees, PEER allows public servants to work as "anonymous activists" so that agencies must confront the message, rather than the messenger. ReclaimDemocracy.org ReclaimDemocracy.org is dedicated to restoring democratic authority over corporations, reviving grassroots democracy, and revoking the power of money and corporations to control government and civic society. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press RCFP tracks secrecy and access developments, helps journalists use public records and public meetings laws and defends working journalists and the press freedoms that are necessary for a functioning democracy and accountable government. Society of American Archivists SAA provides leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value. Society of Professional Journalists Represents working journalists, trains reporters in using access laws and defends the public's right to know. Southeastern American Association of Law Libraries SEAALL promotes law librarianship and develops and increases the usefulness of law libraries, particularly those in the Southeastern area of the United States. Special Libraries Association The SLA's Advocacy program is dedicated to promoting the value of information professionals and the profession. U.S. Public Interest Research Group US PIRG is the national advocacy office of the state PIRGs. PIRG delivers citizen activism to protect our environment, encourages a fair and sustainable economy, and fosters a responsive democratic government. Working Group on Community Right-to-Know A project of OMB Watch, the Working Group helps people defend and improve our right-to-know about environmental and public health concerns.