Freedom to Listen

There is a growing clamor by liberal members of Congress to reinstate the effect of the Fairness Doctrine (rescinded by Ronald Reagan in 1987) by either congressional action or regulation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Fairness Doctrine, more aptly described as the Censorship Doctrine, would infringe upon the American people's opportunity to listen to commentary and news of their choice on the radio.

Without a staunch defense of this basic American freedom, all other constitutionally protected liberties, for which our brave men and women have fought and died, will be put at risk. The American Civil Rights Union, through this campaign, will expose, illuminate and fight any and all efforts to take away our Freedom to Listen.

Click image below to hear Former Attorney General Ed Meese on the issue.

Ken Blackwell

ACRU Senior Fellow Ken Blackwell is the National Spokesman for Freedom to Listen.

“I want all of you to know how important I think it is that we have this national inclusive open transparent discussion on the government’s responsibility to ... [Read More]

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2009-11-16: Obama Supports Free Internet, In China
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2009-11-08: GA Sen. David Shafer Signs onto First Amendment Pledge
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