Disclaimers for ads supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures tell viewers and listeners who is attempting to persuade them. While this information can be useful, laws requiring disclaimers burden First Amendment rights.Source: “Paid For By”: Principles for Accurate and Effective Political Ad Disclaimers in the 21st Century...

The agency had previously ruled that the tea party movement was a social force, not a political organization, and the agency said BLM fits the same mold. The Hatch Act governs what types of political activities are acceptable from U.S. government employees, particularly while on the job.Source: Federal employees can support Black Lives Matter on the job, Office of Special...