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Deserted city street with a large “One Way” sign pointing toward a looming government building, a lone figure walking forward with documents while “Do Not Enter” signs block the opposite direction, symbolizing irreversible bureaucracy.

The One-Way Street | Pt. 6 of 6

Understanding FOIA: The One-Way Street of Transparency What happens when procedural obligation flows in only one direction. Transparency is not...
Marcus Hartwell January 28, 2026
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The One-Way Street | Pt. 5 of 6

Unequal FOIA Responses: A Transparency Crisis How discretionary access replaces uniform compliance without formal policy or accountability. Two Requesters, One...
Marcus Hartwell January 27, 2026
Split-screen image of two identical FOIA request forms: one neatly filed and stamped “Acknowledged – 44 Days,” the other crumpled and stamped “Closed,” highlighting unequal outcomes under the same law.

The One-Way Street | Pt. 4 of 6

Understanding FOIA’s Enforcement Gap Where identical requests produce unequal outcomes — and no mechanism exists to correct it. Why the...
Marcus Hartwell January 26, 2026

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Current Projects

Covenant for Forgotten Warriors (CFW)

An advocacy initiative focused on rescuing and supporting U.S. veterans abandoned by government systems—particularly those stranded overseas due to consular failures, bureaucratic negligence, or discriminatory treatment.

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FOIA Accountability Investigations

Ongoing investigations into government failures, policy violations, and institutional negligence using Freedom of Information Act requests and public records analysis. Currently tracking 180+ active requests across federal and state agencies.

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Ghana Sustainability Documentation

Coverage of regenerative agriculture, land restoration, and community-led environmental initiatives in Ghana. Documenting grassroots efforts to rebuild ecological resilience and create economic opportunity through sustainable stewardship.

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