I am a relatively new member of wikimedia-dc, although a 10+year wikipedian. I am not
aware of whatever history there may be behind this request. (I had wanted to attend the
Wikiconference USA 2015, but was not able to do so.) I suspect others are also not aware.
Could you please explain more clearly what the issue is here, and what information you are
requesting, and exactly what you want Wikimedia-DC to do? It would be very helpful.
-David E. Siegel
Siegel(a)acm.org
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Subject: [wikimedia-dc] FOIA request to National Archives
On October 13 (over a month ago), I submitted a Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA) request
to the National Archives, with a courtesy copyaddressed to Kirill Lokshin, James Hare, and
the Safe Space Committeeaffiliated with Wikiconference USA 2015.I had hoped for Wikimedia
DC's help in this matter, because I thinkit's very important in resolving the
increasing tension that seems toexist between the First Amendment right of unabridged free
speech, vs.the rising perception that there is a privilege not to ever have
one'sfeelings hurt by unabridged speech. I spoke today with the NARAemployee who is
supervising the response to the FOIA request, and itsounds like they are assembling quite
a substantial amount ofinformation that will be delivered back to me, likely in the next
twoweeks, I am told.In stark contrast, I have not heard any response from the leaders
ofWikimedia DC, even though their code of ethics asserts that personnelshould:* Serve with
courtesy and responsiveness* Demonstrate the highest standards of
personalintegrity,truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude* Conduct organizational and
operational duties with open communicationIt's possible that Lokshin and Hare have not
received my request fromOctober 13, but I doubt that's the case. Time is running out
for theleadership of Wikimedia DC to proactively state their position on theconcerns
addressed in the NARA FOIA request.Sincerely,A concerned
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