Enemies of Debate - People United For Privacy

New York State and a Compliant Media Demonstrate, Again, Hostility to Citizen Privacy

September 1, 2022

Once again, Americans are being targeted by their opponents for exercising their First Amendment rights, and sadly, it’s not a surprise.

PUFP Letter in Response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration’s July 19 hearing on “The DISCLOSE Act”

July 25, 2022

The DISCLOSE Act is not a campaign finance bill. It’s an attack on issue advocacy and the ability for nonprofits of all persuasions to engage on policy issues central to their mission.

The DISCLOSE Act Will Harm Nonprofits and Their Supporters

July 18, 2022

In preparation for Tuesday’s Senate Committee on Rules & Administration hearing on the so-called “DISCLOSE Act,” here is a short analysis of what is in the bill and how it would harm speech by nonprofits and the privacy of their supporters.

WSJ: Shutting Down Support for the Truckers

February 17, 2022

The mandatory disclosure of donors to nonprofits punishes unpopular causes and chills speech protected by the First Amendment. The effect is to entrench the media consensus and the heckler’s veto, which these days too often work in tandem.

National Review: Doxing Day in Canada

February 16, 2022

Anonymous speech is as much a part of “democracy” as marching in the streets or writing a newspaper column. And in a healthy liberal media environment, reporters would be demanding answers from those abusing power, not working with them to inhibit political speech.

Support #GivingTuesday by Supporting Private Giving

November 30, 2021

Today is #GivingTuesday – a day when America’s philanthropic nature shines bright.