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The Free Speech Coalition founded in 1993 is a nonpartisan group of ideologically diverse nonprofit organizations and the forprofit organizations which help them raise funds and implement programs. Our purpose is to protect the First Amendment rights of nonprofits and reduce or eliminate the excessive regulatory burdens they face including the costly and duplicative fundraising registration requirements now required in almost every state. Since the beginning of this Republic there has likely never been a time when public officials have spoken so freely about restricting the free speech and First Amendment rights of American citizens whom they represent. Momentum is high at the federal level and in many states to pass corresponding legislation.