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Access to regular and reliable information plays a vital role in empowering Americans during a crisis. Americans For Prosperity Foundation, the sister organization of Americans for Prosperity, along with the Cause of Action Institute, has co-signed a statement by the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) highlighting the importance of state and local officials operating […]
A coalition of civil liberty and criminal justice reform organizations is asking Congress not to impose a blanket prohibition on flavored tobacco products, saying such legislation would prioritize criminalization over public health concerns and result in dangerous – and unconstitutional – interactions with law enforcement. Americans for Prosperity is proud to stand alongside the American […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the introduction of HB 995, the companion bill to SB 318 that protects the free expression rights of students. AFP-GA activists have urged their lawmakers to pass important steps towards protecting free speech in higher education. The organization mobilized several college students from […]
Free speech is perhaps nowhere more vital than on our college campuses, where it is not only critical to the search for truth in the academy but also to building support for the importance of constructive dialogue as today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders. That’s why our college campuses should be leading the way on free […]
Legislature misses opportunity to allow student journalists to exercise their press freedom rights LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today expressed disappointment that the legislature did not advance LB 206 after debate, a bill that would extend First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press to student journalists and their […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the introduction of SB 318, which seeks to protect the rights of students to engage in the freedom of speech and lawful expression. AFP-GA activists will urge their lawmakers to pass this important step towards protecting free speech in higher education. The organization […]
Strong and independent journalism allows Americans to access information that enriches public discourse and enables citizens to hold their government accountable. HB36 & SB80 ensure the freedom of the press that protects journalistic pursuits extends to student journalists as well. APF-VA is proud to support both this legislative session. State Director JC Hernandez issued the […]
For a society to be democratic, citizens must have the power to hold their governments accountable for its actions. People joining with each other in organizations is one way of doing that. But current IRS policy could put that power in jeopardy. Americans for Prosperity has submitted a public comment, calling for reform. To comply with the […]
Anyone interested in Capitol Hill’s ongoing debate about internet regulation should take five minutes to listen to what Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers said at last week’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. The committee was discussing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which helps preserve citizen’s rights to express their beliefs online. Rep. McMorris-Rodgers emphasized the crucial points that get lost in the misguided rhetoric from both sides […]
