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Maine Super PAC Donation Limits Challenged in Federal Court
Conservative groups challenged Maine's new law limiting individual super PAC donations to \$5,000, arguing it violates free speech rights, while supporters say it reflects the will of the people (74% voter approval) and aims to curb the influence of big money in politics.
Maine Super PAC Donation Limits Challenged in Federal Court
Conservative groups challenged Maine's new law limiting individual super PAC donations to \$5,000, arguing it violates free speech rights, while supporters say it reflects the will of the people (74% voter approval) and aims to curb the influence of big money in politics.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Weighs Landmark Press Freedom Act Amidst Trump-Era Concerns
The Senate is considering the bipartisan Press Act, which would protect journalists from government demands for communications and jail time for refusing to reveal sources, offering stronger protections than existing reporter's privilege.
Senate Weighs Landmark Press Freedom Act Amidst Trump-Era Concerns
The Senate is considering the bipartisan Press Act, which would protect journalists from government demands for communications and jail time for refusing to reveal sources, offering stronger protections than existing reporter's privilege.
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44% Bias Score
Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims
A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.
Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims
A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.
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36% Bias Score
Idaho News Organizations Sue Over Lethal Injection Secrecy
Three Idaho news organizations are suing the state's prison director, alleging that the state's practice of hiding the administration of lethal injection drugs behind screens violates the First Amendment right to observe the entire execution process; this is the third such lawsuit against Idaho sinc...
Idaho News Organizations Sue Over Lethal Injection Secrecy
Three Idaho news organizations are suing the state's prison director, alleging that the state's practice of hiding the administration of lethal injection drugs behind screens violates the First Amendment right to observe the entire execution process; this is the third such lawsuit against Idaho sinc...
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36% Bias Score
Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech
Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...
Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech
Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists
Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.
Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists
Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.
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36% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
"Justice Department Violated Rules in Seizing Reporters' Records During Trump Administration"
"A Justice Department watchdog report reveals that federal prosecutors violated internal guidelines while seizing reporters' and congressional staffers' communications records during Trump's administration, raising concerns about potential future actions under new leadership."
"Justice Department Violated Rules in Seizing Reporters' Records During Trump Administration"
"A Justice Department watchdog report reveals that federal prosecutors violated internal guidelines while seizing reporters' and congressional staffers' communications records during Trump's administration, raising concerns about potential future actions under new leadership."
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44% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law mandating TikTok sever ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, rejecting First Amendment challenges; the decision, which TikTok plans to appeal, cites national security concerns over data and algorithm manipulation.
Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law mandating TikTok sever ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, rejecting First Amendment challenges; the decision, which TikTok plans to appeal, cites national security concerns over data and algorithm manipulation.
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56% Bias Score
Alabama City Ordered to Include LGBTQ+ Group in Christmas Parade
A federal judge in Alabama ordered Prattville to allow an LGBTQ+ group, Prattville Pride, to participate in its Christmas parade after the mayor banned them due to unspecified safety concerns, citing the group's First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Alabama City Ordered to Include LGBTQ+ Group in Christmas Parade
A federal judge in Alabama ordered Prattville to allow an LGBTQ+ group, Prattville Pride, to participate in its Christmas parade after the mayor banned them due to unspecified safety concerns, citing the group's First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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40% Bias Score
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
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44% Bias Score
Journalist Fights for Source Protection in Contempt of Court Case
Veteran journalist Catherine Herridge fights for source protection in a high-stakes legal battle that highlights the conflict between press freedom and legal access to information.
Journalist Fights for Source Protection in Contempt of Court Case
Veteran journalist Catherine Herridge fights for source protection in a high-stakes legal battle that highlights the conflict between press freedom and legal access to information.
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0% Bias Score
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