Press Freedom Protection Act of 2010
Rationale
Current censorship policies stifle free expression and public debate. Free press protections ensure accountability and informed democracy without undue government interference.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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Media Censorship PolicyProposer
Party
Progressive Alliance
A movement where justice builds bridges and opportunity knows no bounds
Core pillars
Cecilia Chambers
Activist · Age 51
Cecilia Chambers, a well-connected academic with a working-class upbringing, combines intellectual rigor with political ambition, leveraging her extensive network to climb the ladder while championing progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft9 February 2010
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Vote Open9 February 2010
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Vote Closed10 April 2010
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Became Law10 April 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 145 / 435 seats (33.3%)
Against: 102 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 188
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 145 | Yes | No reason given |
| Independence | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Conservative Movement | 102 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
PassedFor: 32 / 100 seats (32.0%)
Against: 25 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Independence | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Conservative Movement | 25 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1