Protect Free Speech and Cultural Expression
For more than a year, the City of Madison has slowly been co-opting our public spaces and constricting free speech and artistic expression.
In a blatant violation of 1st Amendment rights, activists have been fined hundreds of dollars for chalking on the sidewalk and selling political literature*. Now, the City of Madison has proposed imposing fees on artists and musicians.
State Street has long been a meeting place of culture and dissent in Madison. We wonâ
The level of engagement this petition has received underscores the collective commitment to preserving our shared public spaces. This momentum proves that our community refuses to accept the erosion of free expression on State Street.
6 Comments
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Dave Das
17 years ago
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City hall has lost its mind. First amendment doesnt stop at the sidewalk.
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Tom Hart
17 years ago
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total nonsense. keep our streets free.
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Jessica Gallagher
17 years ago
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Seriously? Charging fees for music now? Way to kill the vibe of downtown. Nobody is going to want to visit if it keeps going in this direction.
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Sarah Obi
17 years ago
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madison is supposed to be a place for artists not a place that fines them for having a voice. let them chalk!
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Mike Singh
17 years ago
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Ridiculous. State Street has been the heart of this city for decades. Stop taxing people just for existing in public.
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Emily Salazar
17 years ago
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Seen too many good street performers pushed out lately. They bring so much life to the area and the city just wants to squeeze money out of everyone.
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Protect Free Speech and Cultural Expression
For more than a year, the City of Madison has slowly been co-opting our public spaces and constricting free speech and artistic expression.
In a blatant violation of 1st Amendment rights, activists have been fined hundreds of dollars for chalking on the sidewalk and selling political literature*. Now, the City of Madison has proposed imposing fees on artists and musicians.
State Street has long been a meeting place of culture and dissent in Madison. We wonâ
The level of engagement this petition has received underscores the collective commitment to preserving our shared public spaces. This momentum proves that our community refuses to accept the erosion of free expression on State Street.
6 Comments
D
Dave Das
17 years ago
Featured
City hall has lost its mind. First amendment doesnt stop at the sidewalk.
T
Tom Hart
17 years ago
Featured
total nonsense. keep our streets free.
J
Jessica Gallagher
17 years ago
Featured
Seriously? Charging fees for music now? Way to kill the vibe of downtown. Nobody is going to want to visit if it keeps going in this direction.
S
Sarah Obi
17 years ago
Featured
madison is supposed to be a place for artists not a place that fines them for having a voice. let them chalk!
M
Mike Singh
17 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. State Street has been the heart of this city for decades. Stop taxing people just for existing in public.
E
Emily Salazar
17 years ago
Featured
Seen too many good street performers pushed out lately. They bring so much life to the area and the city just wants to squeeze money out of everyone.
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City hall has lost its mind. First amendment doesnt stop at the sidewalk.