Speech is Freedom
Free speech is one of the most fundamental rights in America. It is the foundation of democracy and must be fiercely protected. While speech must never cross into threats or incitement of violence, the right to express—even offensive or unpopular ideas—remains core to our freedoms. Words are powerful, shaping nations, war, and peace; they must never be stripped away by governments, corporations, or individuals.
Key Principles
Individual Freedom of Expression: Every American has the right to speak freely, even if the words are offensive or unpopular, as long as they do not threaten lives or incite violence.
Money and Media Amplification:
- End the corrupting influence of money in politics by banning corporate PACs and publicly funding elections.
- Break up media monopolies to restore diverse voices and prevent a handful of billionaires from controlling the national narrative.
Online Speech and Bots:
- Regulate algorithms to de-amplify harmful content and allow time for proper review.
- Mandate that social media platforms remove bot armies and malicious AI that flood discourse and amplify misinformation.
- Restore the internet as a space by humans, for humans.
Defend Against Censorship: Free speech must never be curtailed because it is unpopular. We can answer bad ideas with better ideas—not censorship.
Why It Matters
Without free speech, democracy cannot function. From the press to protests, from online forums to conversations at the dinner table, our right to speak truth to power protects every other right we hold dear.
Free speech is not negotiable—it is the weapon of the people, and it must be defended.
