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The Bluegrass Freedom Fund was formed in 2007 to encourage a public discussion about education and the schools, economy and job, health care, retirement and pension security, and other issues affecting the citizens of Kentucky.
The Bluegrass Freedom Fund is an independent political organization under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is not a political committee under federal or state campaign finance laws. Contributions to the Bluegrass Freedom Fund are not tax deductible.
In June 2007, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment protects the rights of 527 organizations and other grassroots organizations to encourage a public discussion about issues affecting American citizens. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority. "Where the First Amendment is implicated, the tie goes to the speaker, not the censor." Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr., Anthony M. Kennedy, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas joined the majority.
Kentucky Senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the Supreme Court’s ruling. According to Senator McConnell, “This decision is a victory for free speech and confirmation that grass-roots advocacy organizations have the same free speech rights as all Americans."
On July 1, 2007, Washington Post columnist David Broder wrote regarding the Supreme Court’s decision, “It should have been no surprise that the majority ruled -- as Roberts put it – ‘Where the First Amendment is implicated, the tie goes to the speaker, not the censor.’ … hose other voices should be welcomed in our democracy -- not deplored. That's what the Roberts decision is saying.”
NEW: As an ongoing public service, the Bluegrass Freedom Fund will provide a Daily News Digest regarding the special sessions of the General Assembly, including links to and excerpts from commentaries and analyses about the special session. Click on Daily News Digest for the latest reports and updates.
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