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Nonprofits Unite Against Trump's Free Speech Crackdown

10/15/2025

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Over 3,700 nonprofit organizations condemned President Donald Trump for targeting social justice groups' free speech under the pretext of combating political violence.
They say his claims, including the murder of Charlie Kirk, are unfounded and suppress dissent.
Trump issued a memorandum threatening nonprofits deemed 'anti-American' or 'anti-capitalist,' enabling the IRS to investigate and prosecute them.
Truthout has launched a fundraising campaign to support independent reporting.

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Over 3,700 nonprofit organizations condemned President Donald Trump for targeting social justice groups' free speech under the pretext of combating political violence.
They say his claims, including the murder of Charlie Kirk, are unfounded and suppress dissent.
Trump issued a memorandum threatening nonprofits deemed 'anti-American' or 'anti-capitalist,' enabling the IRS to investigate and prosecute them.
Truthout has launched a fundraising campaign to support independent reporting.