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Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel stands alongside thousands of fellow Americans in endorsing the Philadelphia Statement in defense of the right of all Americans to speak their minds. The right to free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment is foundational. It makes possible the pluralistic society we live in, and creates the conditions for […]
Imagine this scene: Four people walk into the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office to search land records. One wears a shirt that says “God Bless America.” Another person’s shirt says “Black Lives Matter.” Shirt number three says “Boomer Sooner,” and the fourth shirt shows cartoon cat Garfield declaring “I hate Mondays.” The four citizens are not protesting. They’re simply […]
CHARLESTON, WV – This week, Americans for Prosperity Foundation-West Virginia (AFPF-WV) released initial key findings from a lawsuit confirming that radio advertisements, devised by United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Mike Stuart, were paid for at taxpayer expense. Following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, AFPF-WV confirmed Stuart’s office advocated […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Americans for Prosperity Foundation-West Virginia (AFPF-WV) on Wednesday released initial key findings related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request the group sought from the Department of Justice in regards to taxpayer-funded radio advertisements. The radio ads, conceived by United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Mike Stuart, appeared […]
Government transparency always matters. During times of crisis, it’s even more critical for officials to share vital information with the public. Openness is essential to any attempt at halting Americans’ growing mistrust of government. A 2020 PEW report found that “among all Americans, confidence in the federal government and elected officials continues a decades-long descent. […]
The House of Representatives will vote this week on legislation that would improve the transparency and accountability citizens can expect from their government. HR 7617 includes a provision that pressures the Department of Justice to release redacted legal memos from the Office of Legal Counsel and provide Congress with an explanation if they do not release them. As Americans […]
Law enforcement and other public officials play a dual role in the criminal justice system: ensuring our communities are safe while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens. The deployment of federal agents to quell a violent faction of protests in Portland, Oregon, has raised questions on both fronts. “Peaceful protest, free expression, and free assembly […]
Of the rights enumerated in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, perhaps none is as widely recognized by Americans as freedom of speech. A recent Freedom Forum survey found that 64 percent name it as one of the five rights listed in the First Amendment — a far higher percentage than can identify the others. But restraints on freedom […]
The coronavirus pandemic presented challenges to state legislatures across the country, and Virginia’s was no exception. After adjourning on March 12, lawmakers reconvened in a special session to tackle several measures that were suspended in the wake of COVID-19. Despite these difficulties, several laws were enacted that will remove barriers for Virginians and empower them to build lives marked by opportunity. Among […]
