Policy & Advocacy Manager @ mySociety Clumsy, enthusiastic, interested in exciting things like parliament and cryptic crosswords (she/they)https://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mtlgorjcc22rWe’ve submitted our response to the @infocommission.bsky.social’s new corporate strategy consultation. FOI is a vital part of our democratic infrastructure, and we think it needs much greater visibility in the ICO’s priorities. Our recommendations👇 https://www.mysociety.org/2026/08/17/the-ico-is-changing-its-an-ideal-time-to-demand-better/21 Aug 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlgorjcc22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mrclmnzpls26Still time to register to join us at 12! luma.com/tfn60j3e https://luma.com/tfn60j3e23 Jul 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrclmnzpls26https://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mra54o32qk26This is tomorrow! Our first big update to WriteToThem.com in a while, we've got lots of lovely stuff to tell you about, and we're hearing from the best of the best, @jessblair.bsky.social! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jul 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mra54o32qk26https://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mqpohougqs2rIt may not be "coming home" in that sense but me, @alexparsons.bsky.social and @zarino.co.uk spent the entire 90 minutes discussing the state of british politics and how we're going to fix everything, so rest assured everyone it's all gonna be ok15 Jul 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpohougqs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mq4uv3yeoc2lWork with us! £45-55k, fully remote, working with the dreamiest team of super smart do-gooders who are also super kind fun-havers! DMs open for qs! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jul 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4uv3yeoc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mp6nn2bvrc2wOrganisation merch goals right?! This week our friends at SPOON in the Netherlands hosted our annual ATI Network day. We discussed what's helping (and hindering) freedom of information in practice, and why effective oversight matters just as much as having a good law. https://www.mysociety.org/2026/06/26/ati-day-202626 Jun 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6nn2bvrc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mog3c7b3wc2uOver on the blog @alexparsons.bsky.social is doing what he does best - nicely explaining something quite niche but very important! What Parliament can learn from FOI, why MPs should be able to appeal refused PQs & some ideas for joining the dots ⬇️ https://www.mysociety.org/2026/06/16/improving-foi-and-parliamentary-questions/16 Jun 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog3c7b3wc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mn7ok3rvks2bGreat to be in Cardiff for the @datajusticelab.bsky.social conference! Say hi if you're here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿01 Jun 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7ok3rvks2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mkn333n3l22fIn my experience going through MPs' registered interests for whofundsthem.com, this rule that covers the 12 months before being elected isn't well enforced, but the rule itself is pretty clear! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn333n3l22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mjk2jqf76s2wSuper smart stuff from @alexparsons.bsky.social (as always) here! [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk2jqf76s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/juliacushion.bsky.social/post/3mivp4meru22vgreat part time role going here at @mysociety.org! feel free to dm any questions etc! 🌀 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Apr 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:lod54vxe223vginghyaqqcwf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivp4meru22v