SUNSHINE WEEK TOOLKIT

SAMPLE POSTS

Here are social media posts that you’re welcome to use or customize. Please use #SunshineWeek in all posts across all platforms.

When appropriate, consider adding #FOIA #FOI #PublicRecords #OpenMeetings #OpenRecords #OpenGov #OpenData #CivicTech #transparency #OurRightToKnow, #YourRightToKnow #InvestigativeJournalism #Journalism

Before Sunshine Week

  • We’re counting down to #SunshineWeek 2025, March 16-22. Together, we champion  #OpenRecords and #OpenGov nationwide March 16-22. #FOIA #transparency. Free resources: sunshineweek.org
  • Download a #SunshineWeek logo to run with your #FOI, #OpenRecords stories and columns and social media posts or for use at #OpenGov events and more: https://sunshineweek.org/graphics
  • .@SunshineWeek has a calendar of #OpengGov and #OpenRecords events  and more. Add your activity: https://sunshineweek.org/event-submission-form

During Sunshine Week

  • We’re excited #SunshineWeek is here and proud to join good government organizations, news outlets and civic groups in promoting the significance of government #transparency and accountability. Join the discussion: sunshineweek.org
  • For the 20th observance of #SunshineWeek, join organizations across the U.S. to champion access to public information and why it matters to you and your community. It’s your right to know! sunshineweek.org
  • Exercise your right to know by plugging into #opengov events during #SunshineWeek. sunshineweek.org
  • Responses to FOIA requests are often thwarted by high fees, slow responses or exemptions by local, state, and federal agencies. During #SunshineWeek, call on your government to uphold your right to know!
  • It’s #SunshineWeek 2025. Join the movement to call for more open government. Follow @SunshineWeek and the #SunshineWeek hashtag for updates on events & how to exercise your right to know. #opengov sunshineweek.org
  • #FOIA works best when agencies prioritize the public’s interest and proactively disclose public records as structured data online. Support government transparency & participate in #SunshineWeek 2025. sunshineweek.org