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Are We Losing Our Most “American” Trait?
April 16, 2026   •  By Doug Granger   •  , ,

If you feel like you’re more disconnected from your fellow Americans than ever before, it’s not your imagination.

Criticism of TLC Singer’s Contributions Shows the Need for Higher Disclosure Threshold
April 3, 2026   •  By Tiffany Donnelly   •  , ,

Recent media coverage of musical performing artist Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of the 90s trio TLC has treated a minor set of personal political contributions ...

South Dakota Becomes the 40th State in the Union to Enact Anti-SLAPP Protections
March 17, 2026   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

On March 16, South Dakota became the 40th state to provide its citizens with statutory protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

Reflecting on 50 Years of Buckley v. Valeo
March 1, 2026   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , ,

Expert essays from leading First Amendment scholars and advocates, a virtual panel discussion, and podcast episodes exploring the landmark ruling that defined political speech ...

Mourning the Loss of Ed Crane
February 11, 2026   •  By Brad Smith   •  ,

The Institute for Free Speech today mourns the death of our long-time member of the Board of Directors, Edward H. Crane.

To Buckley v. Valeo: The Decision that Saved Democracy
January 30, 2026   •  By Brad Smith   •  , , ,

The Court's defense of political speech remains essential to American democracy five decades later.

Effective Advocacy
January 29, 2026   •  By Allen Dickerson   •  , , ,

The landmark decision recognized that effective political speech requires the ability to pool resources and communicate at scale.

James L. Buckley: The Man and His Principles
January 28, 2026   •  By Roger Pilon   •  , , ,

A friend profiles Buckley himself, a public servant who spent his life defending constitutional first principles.

Celebrating Buckley v. Valeo: A Landmark of Political Freedom
January 27, 2026   •  By Joel Gora   •  , , ,

An original Buckley litigator shares the inside story of one of America’s most important political speech victories.

Express Advocacy at 50
January 26, 2026   •  By Allison Hayward   •  , , ,

Do you believe in magic words?

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