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New case: Artists fight government whitewash of free expression and livelihoods
Brad Smith and Kay Ray-Smith formed Tilt Vision Art to unite artistry and entrepreneurship, sell original artwork, and create vibrant, attractive murals, all while promoting art-based economic development and making art accessible to the public.
Hired by a Waller, Texas, company to create 13 murals for its buildings, the husband-wife team was excited to help revitalize one of the Lone Star State’s older communities. The paint was barely dry on three murals when a complaint about a mural’s bright colors prompted a new city ordinance that bans murals for commercial use.
The government cannot restrict or discriminate against artistic expression—so Brad and Kay are fighting back.
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Race and sex quotas prevent qualified people from serving on public boards
No one should be denied the opportunity to serve on a public board due to their race or sex.
Yet, a new report just released by PLF found instances in 25 states where such unconstitutional discrimination has been codified. And without action, the problem is likely to worsen.
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Why won’t the Supreme Court protect economic liberty?
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that could have affirmed everyone’s right to economic liberty.
Brittany Hunter explains why the unfortunate decision for PLF client Ursula Newell-Davis highlights a problem much larger than her case alone.
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