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The U.S. Constitution “needs a strong defense.” Yes, I’m borrowing the line from Hamilton. But years later, unfortunately, it remains true. These days, the Constitution doesn’t seem like it’d win any popularity contests. Source: Echelon Insights survey Some suggest that the Constitution — written by white men who lived and died centuries ago — should be […]
There’s never a full reprieve from free speech controversies. But whether it’s because fewer legislatures are in session or because students aren’t on campus, July and August tend to be relatively quiet periods for free speech. This gives us an opportunity to look at some recent work of my colleagues and our partners, as well […]
Violence is not a right and is never justified. Unfortunately, it feels increasingly common. Nearly 50 years after Roe v. Wade was decided, the Supreme Court — less than two weeks ago — overturned the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision, and the issue at its heart, is one that inspires […]
St. Paul, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) issued a key vote alert Wednesday urging House members to vote “No” on HF 1952, the House State Government Omnibus Bill. Read the full Key Vote Letter here. In the letter, Jason Flohrs, State Director for AFP-Minnesota expressed the following: “We share concerns about the deterioration of public discourse […]
ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today issued a statement in response to the pre-filing of HB 1, legislation aimed at protecting the free expression rights of students. Rep. Josh Bonner’s pre-filed legislation protects the rights of students and faculty, and clears the way for colleges to provide the kind of open environment that invites the […]
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 […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched an ad campaign this week urging members of Congress to support two bipartisan amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that prohibit warrantless surveillance of Americans. The first, introduced by Sens. Ron Wyden and Steve Daines, would prevent the government from collecting internet search history or geolocation data […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity today urged Senators to vote against the motion to end debate on H.R. 6172, the FISA Reauthorization Act of 2020. Congress should not rush through a reauthorization of the federal government’s surveillance authorities in the midst of a national pandemic. Instead, the bill should have been heard in committee and open […]
