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Freedom, Broadcasting, and the Public Interest
Introduction The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is invoking the public interest to justify regulatory moves that would, in theory, force television and radio station broadcast…
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Free Speech Week: The speech that ignited a revolution — and still speaks to us today
A Richmond story, a Virginia legacy, and the American ethos Richmond is my home city. My family has lived in Virginia for generations, and our…
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The First Amendment Vise
It’s been a rough ride for freedom of speech lately. The reads, “Congress shall make no law…prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of…
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Left-wing Groups Attack Civil Rights Official for Enforcing Civil Rights Act
Civil rights laws do not contain exceptions for particular races, much less countenance segregation.
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Court Criticizes Schneiderman’s Evasion of Open Records Law
A new court ruling criticizes New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s illegal stonewalling of public records requests. At issue in the case is the key…
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Judgeless Administrative Subpoenas Are An Enemy Of Free Speech
The Daily Caller reports on the subpoena CEI recieved from the U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General. In the spring of 2016 after meeting…
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Justice Department Disability Demands Raise Serious Free Speech Issues
The Justice Department’s demands exceeded its authority under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Darcy’s Story: The Need for Donor Privacy Protections
When the government forces nonprofit groups to disclose their supporters to the public, they threaten the free speech and free association rights of those involved.
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Feds Back Down After Seeking to Unmask ‘Rogue’ Agency Twitter Account
Hopefully this saga marks the end of this administration’s efforts to unconstitutionally unmask anonymous critics.