FEC ‘compromise’ could threaten free speech online

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Is your freedom to use the Internet to express your political opinions about to change drastically? Depending on the actions of the Federal Election Commission, this possibility is starker than you think.

The FEC recently heard testimony on two proposals to require disclaimers on online political advertisements. (My employer, the Institute for Free Speech, was one such group.) These dueling options concern only paid ads that specifically endorse or oppose a candidate for office.

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