Friend, what happens when politicians decide certain questions shouldn’t be asked?

In California, lawmakers are advancing AB 2624 — a bill critics have already nicknamed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act." Supporters claim it's about protecting immigration service providers from harassment. Opponents say it's really about making it harder for independent journalists and citizen watchdogs to investigate organizations receiving taxpayer dollars.

And that's a BIG problem.

Friend, California lawmakers are advancing a bill critics say could chill investigations into taxpayer-funded groups. Before similar ideas spread nationwide, do you support stronger protections for citizen journalists? [[link removed]]

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Government waste, fraud, and abuse are exposed every day because ordinary Americans, independent reporters, and citizen journalists are willing to ask tough questions.

When politicians know somebody is watching, they're more careful with your tax dollars. When nobody is watching, waste, corruption, and backroom deals thrive.

That's why any effort that could discourage investigations into taxpayer-funded organizations should concern every American—regardless of party.

If politicians in California can get away with limiting scrutiny today, what stops lawmakers in other states from trying the same thing tomorrow?

Transparency only works when Americans are free to ask tough questions and follow the money. If you agree that's worth protecting, take our poll right now. >> [[link removed]]

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