The Victims of “Dark Money” Disclosure: How Government Reporting Requirements...
In this Goldwater Institute Policy Report, author Jon Riches highlights the coordinated attack on private political speech under the banner of “dark money” and its dangerous effect on nonprofit...
View ArticleSeven Myths about Disclosure Masquerading as “Realities”
This Issue Brief by Center for Competitive Politics Senior Fellow Eric Wang[1] analyzes seven alleged “myths” about campaign finance disclosure as discussed by the pro-regulation Campaign Legal Center....
View ArticleA World Without Buckley v. Valeo
“The concept that government may restrict the speech of some elements of our society in order to enhance the relative voice of others is wholly foreign to the First Amendment.” – Buckley v. Valeo, 424...
View ArticleSuper PACs: Expanding Freedom of Speech
“[T]he government can have no anti-corruption interest in limiting contributions to independent expenditure–only organizations.” – SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission[1] The product of a 2010...
View ArticleCitizens United v. FEC: Facts and Falsehoods
“If the First Amendment has any force, it prohibits Congress from fining or jailing citizens, or associations of citizens, for simply engaging in political speech.” – Citizens United v. Federal...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Differences Between Political and Issue Advocacy
PDF available here The First Amendment protects speech from burdensome government regulation. Until the 1970s, federal law largely did not regulate either campaign speech or issue speech by advocacy...
View ArticleDebunking Three Myths about the “Honest Ads Act”
PDF available here The deceptively-named “Honest Ads Act” is a proposal in Congress that would increase regulations for paid political and issue advertising on the Internet – including communications...
View ArticleFour Constitutional Red Flags in State Disclosure Laws
PDF available here The First Amendment protects the right of Americans to associate privately with others. Nonprofits across America have long relied on this right to organize supporters and advocate...
View ArticleBe on the Lookout: Four Red Flags in Bills that Will Chill Online Speech
PDF available here The Internet and social media outreach are more important than ever to campaigns. As a result, legislators face a temptation to regulate this growing medium. Those favoring more...
View ArticleRegulating the Internet: A Dangerous Trend for Free Speech
PDF available here The First Amendment is facing a new threat in state legislatures. A spate of bills that would regulate political and issue advertising on the Internet are jeopardizing free speech....
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