01.05.21 01:38 PM
The civil liberties that*are the bedrock of our*country*—*freedoms of speech and the press, freedom of*religion,*and the rights*to peaceably assemble*and petition the government —*empower Americans to*make progress*toward our founding ideals. Protecting individual rights against*those in power*who attempt to restrict them*is essential to*making*it possible for*everyday people*to take courageous stands.*Those rights have*ensured*that*Americans*are free*to drive change. We’ve witnessed it from the*earliest days of the republic, from abolitionism to*education, from*women’s suffrage*to*civil*rights*to freedom of conscience, and beyond,*to fully realize the vision*of equal rights*reflected in the Declaration of Independence. Our vision in action Through advocacy, education, and the courts, we work alongside partners to defend these rights and make it easier for citizens to access information about their government. This work aims to empower all Americans to engage on the issues they are most passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has worked alongside partners in several states to support policies that protect free speech on campus for students and scholars and clear the way for them to expand opportunities for civil discourse and open inquiry. Our sister organization, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), stood with more than 100 other public interest, civil liberty, and open government organizations to encourage transparency and […]
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