15 Jul

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...

19:27 / Free Speech / vblog
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15 Jul

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...

19:27 / disclaimers / Free Speech / vblog
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13 Jul

Mail-in voting, which tens of millions of Americans are expected to use this November, is fraught with potential problems. Hundreds of thousands of ballots go uncounted each year because people make mistakes, such as forgetting to sign the form or sending it in too late.Source: Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness...

18:27 / 2020 / vblog / vote by mail
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