‘Leaks’ Courtesy of the FEC: No Hacking Necessary

August 3, 2016   •  By Alex Baiocco   •  , ,

The recent news of the leaked DNC emails, along with the more recent DCCC hack, has left many observers concerned about the state of ...

Forthcoming Kimberley Strassel Book Chronicles Progressive Attacks on Free Speech

June 14, 2016   •  By Luke Wachob   •  , ,

Ever since the Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling in Citizens United v. FEC – which allowed businesses and unions to voice their support or opposition ...

Omnibus and Tax Extenders Bills Contain Seven Provisions Safeguarding Free Speech

December 17, 2015   •  By Matt Nese   •  , ,

On December 16, 2015, Democrats and Republicans in Congress struck a deal on omnibus spending and Tax Extenders legislation. Lawmakers should be lauded for ...

The Presumption of Free Anonymous Speech

June 4, 2015   •  By Scott Blackburn   •  ,

Public Citizen supports anonymous speech – at least when it comes to criticizing businesses. A Tampa Bay divorce attorney is suing Avvo, an online ...

It’s Not How Much You Give That Annoys Them, It’s What You Think

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May 12, 2015   •  By Luke Wachob   •  , ,

In an article titled, “How to Push Back Against Billionaire Donors,” Atlantic contributor Peter Beinart urges reporters to “do whatever it takes, consistent with ...

Survey Says: Investment Managers Not Interested in Making Things Political

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May 7, 2015   •  By Joe Trotter   •  ,

A recent survey is once again demonstrating that investment managers are not interested in dragging politics into the corporate governance debate. The Stanford Business ...

The stuff foul-mouthed Larry Lessig says

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April 22, 2015   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

In a post entitled “The sh*t Brad Smith says” (shot? shut? – you may as well spell it out, Larry), Larry Lessig quotes Brad ...

Disclosure, Privacy, and Future Targeting (Video)

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October 11, 2014   •  By Joe Trotter   •  ,

Below is a transcript of Bradley A. Smith’s remarks on disclosure at the AmericanForum: How we finance our political campaigns debate: What we know is the Supreme ...

Institute for Free Speech v. Bonta

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April 14, 2014   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , , , , ,

In order to legally solicit tax-deductible contributions in California, entities must first register with the state’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, which is administered by ...

Delaware Strong Families v. Denn

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October 23, 2013   •  By IFS staff   •  , , , ,

Should the state have the power to regulate groups that publish nonpartisan voter guides in the same way that it regulates candidate committees, political ...

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