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Seventy years ago, the NAACP stood up for all of us
June 16, 2026   •  By Helen Knowles-Gardner   •  , , ,

June 1 marks the 70th anniversary of Attorney General John M. Patterson’s effort to oust the NAACP from Alabama.

Campaign finance disclosures should fight corruption, not fuel political voyeurism
June 10, 2026   •  By Tiffany Donnelly   •  ,

Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of musical act TLC is no stranger to the spotlight — but it’s usually for her talent, not for what should be private ...

Oklahoma ethics rules provide protection from ‘dark money’
May 24, 2026   •  By David Keating   •  , , ,

We don’t need a constitutional amendment that sacrifices essential First Amendment rights for the illusion of greater transparency.

The First Amendment Does Not Contain An Election-Year Exception
May 20, 2026   •  By Brad Smith   •  , ,

The First Amendment does not allow the government to restrict political speech because change might be disruptive.

Protect Free Speech from Frivolous Lawsuits in Wisconsin
April 1, 2026   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

Wisconsin prides itself on its tradition of open democratic participation. Passing UPEPA would instantly move the state from the dwindling ranks of the unprotected ...

Edward H. Crane, Champion of Free Speech
March 23, 2026   •  By David Keating   •  ,

The Cato Institute founder considered this First Amendment right to be the core of libertarianism.

Stronger free speech protections long overdue in South Carolina
March 20, 2026   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

Shutting down someone’s free speech with a meritless, costly lawsuit sounds downright un-American. But in South Carolina, it’s a genuine risk because of the ...

The 1976 Supreme Court Decision That Saved Democracy
February 7, 2026   •  By Brad Smith   •  , , ,

Before Buckley v. Valeo, American citizens faced criminal charges for urging Nixon’s impeachment.

Dorman is wrong on nonprofit donations
January 20, 2026   •  By David Keating   •  , , ,

The Constitution doesn’t require citizens to accept harassment as the price of civic engagement.

Setting the record straight on campaign finance
January 19, 2026   •  By Brad Smith   •  , ,

A response to "How billionaires took over American politics"

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