EPISODE · Dec 10, 2024 · 35 MIN
The Liberal Party USA National Convention and the Press Act
from Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast · host Classical Liberal Party of Virginia
Episode 47: Living life liberally at the Liberal Party USA National Convention and the Press Act: Now or Never? The team discussed the recent Liberal Party USA National Convention in Houston and the growing momentum and community moving towards 2025. Then they moved to the Press Act, expressing their support for this legislation and hopes that it may pass in the Senate. Wrapping up, the team emphasized the importance of freedom and open markets, and looking forward to Virginia’s annual Lobby Day for General Assembly. The conversation ended with expressions of excitement and optimism for the future, as well as gratitude for the support received. Relevant links from this episode include: Liberal Party USA National Convention: Live Life Liberally Conference S.2074 - PRESS Act, Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 06/21/2023). Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act. This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence. Specifically, the bill protects from disclosure any information identifying a source, as well as any records, contents of a communication, documents, or information obtained or created by journalists in the course of their work. Further, the bill protects specified third parties, such as telecommunications carriers or social media companies, from being compelled to provide testimony or any document consisting of a record, information, or other communication that is stored by the third party on behalf of a journalist. The Verge: Chuck Schumer is going to ask the Senate to pass the PRESS Act. We also encourage you to tell your Senator to pass it. EFF: EFF Supports the PRESS Act to Protect Journalists EFF: The PRESS Act Will Protect Journalists When They Need It Most Society of Professional Journalists: The PRESS Act: What it is, and why it’s important to get it passed The Guardian view on Trump’s threat to the media: time to pass the Press Act - Editorial It’s the Senate’s last chance to pass the PRESS Act 404 Media Objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Subpoena to Access Our Reporting Amendment I to the Constitution of the United States: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org We’re all over Bluesky! CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.social Brian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.social Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social More: Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris Frashure: The Open Mode Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour
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Episode 47: Living life liberally at the Liberal Party USA National Convention and the Press Act: Now or Never? The team discussed the recent Liberal Party USA National Convention in Houston and the growing momentum and community moving towards 2025. Then they moved to the Press Act, expressing their support for this legislation and hopes that it may pass in the Senate. Wrapping up, the team emphasized the importance of freedom and open markets, and looking forward to Virginia’s annual Lobby Day for General Assembly. The conversation ended with expressions of excitement and optimism for the future, as well as gratitude for the support received. Relevant links from this episode include: Liberal Party USA National Convention: Live Life Liberally Conference S.2074 - PRESS Act, Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 06/21/2023). Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act. This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence. Specifically, the bill protects from disclosure any information identifying a source, as well as any records, contents of a communication, documents, or information obtained or created by journalists in the course of their work. Further, the bill protects specified third parties, such as telecommunications carriers or social media companies, from being compelled to provide testimony or any document consisting of a record, information, or other communication that is stored by the third party on behalf of a journalist. The Verge: Chuck Schumer is going to ask the Senate to pass the PRESS Act. We also encourage you to tell your Senator to pass it. EFF: EFF Supports the PRESS Act to Protect Journalists EFF: The PRESS Act Will Protect Journalists When They Need It Most Society of Professional Journalists: The PRESS Act: What it is, and why it’s important to get it passed The Guardian view on Trump’s threat to the media: time to pass the Press Act - Editorial It’s the Senate’s last chance to pass the PRESS Act 404 Media Objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Subpoena to Access Our Reporting Amendment I to the Constitution of the United States: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org We’re all over Bluesky! CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.social Brian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.social Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social More: Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris Frashure: The Open Mode Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour
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