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January 25, 2021

CBS News: Single anonymous donor gives $40 million to fund 50 civil rights lawyers

"With that whopping gift from a single anonymous donor, the fund plans to put 50 students through law schools around the country." Read More »

January 25, 2021

The Iowa Torch: Donor Privacy Bill in Iowa House Finds Support Across Ideological Spectrum

“When you look at the list of those that are in support, anytime you can get this long list of very diverse opinions, all in agreement, it tells me it’s a good bill.” Read More »

January 22, 2021

ATR: Five Reasons to Oppose H.R. 1, Democrats’ Attempt to Consolidate Power

H.R. 1 is a dangerous piece of legislation. This legislation would suppress free speech, invalidate state laws, create taxpayer-funded candidates, and do nothing to help the economy or fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More »

January 21, 2021 - PUFP Staff

Private giving is a fundamental freedom protected by the First Amendment

70% of voters believe that nonprofit organizations serve an important role in encouraging free speech and the free exchange of ideas. Read More »

January 19, 2021

NYN Media: State’s donor disclosure requirements still controversial among nonprofits

As the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case brought forward by two conservative nonprofits challenging donor disclosure requirements in California, some nonprofits are pushing back on new nonprofit donor disclosure requirements in New York. Read More »

January 15, 2021

WSJ: Pelosi’s Top Priority: Consolidating Power

"The bill requires some nonprofits to disclose publicly the names of donors who give more than $10,000, even if those groups aren’t taking part in candidate elections. The left’s pressure groups and media will then stigmatize donors." Read More »

January 12, 2021

WSJ: Donor Privacy at the Supreme Court

Privacy is vital to freedom of association, as the Supreme Court recognized in 1958, when it held that the state of Alabama could not demand the NAACP’s membership lists. Read More »

January 11, 2021

Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Protecting Americans from Intimidation

The Supreme Court will hear AFPF v. Becerra, a case about freeing people from intimidation by those in power and defending their right to engage on issues they’re passionate about. Read More »

December 9, 2020

Lawmaker to Shame New Yorkers Who Donate to Anti-SALT Candidates

Unfortunately, here's another example of a politician weaponizing a donor list to shame and intimidate people for their beliefs, instead of engaging in a productive policy debate. Read More »

December 9, 2020 - PUFP Staff

91% of Americans believe they have less privacy compared to a few years ago

The results of our latest poll are not surprising. We must work together to keep putting pressure on our elected officials to protect citizen privacy. Read More »