Neil Gaiman: Why Defend Freedom of Icky Speech?
"The CBLDF will defend your First Amendment right as an adult to make lines on paper, to draw, to write, to sell, to publish, and now, to own comics. And that's what makes the kind of work you don't like, or don't read, or work that you do not feel has artistic worth or redeeming features worth defending. It's because the same laws cover the stuff you like and the stuff you find icky, wherever your icky line happens to be: the law is a big blunt instrument that makes no fine distinctions, and because you only realise how wonderful absolute freedom of speech is the day you lose it." Full Post -December 01, 2008
The CBLDF Wants You!
The CBLDF is looking for volunteers available NOW!
If you live in New York City, and are over the age of 17, we need your help!
Please send your resume to volunteercbldf at gmail dot com. -October 08, 2008
A Special Message From Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Book of Lies and Identity Crisis speaks out in support of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Read on!
-December 29, 2008
CBLDF To Serve As Special Consultant In PROTECT Act Manga Case
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has signed on as a special consultant
to the defense of Chistopher Handley, an Iowa collector who faces up to
20 years in prison for possession of manga. The Fund adds its First
Amendment expertise to the case, managed by United Defense Group's Eric
Chase, and will also be providing monetary support towards obtaining
expert witnesses. -October 09, 2008
Jeff Smith's ComicsPRO Auction Raises $4650 for Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!
Flying Colors Comics &
Other Cool Stuff of Concord, CA will host Jeff Smith, creator of the
best-selling BONE and RASL series, in his only North
American book store appearance of 2008 & 2009 on Saturday
December 6. The exclusive
appearance was bid on as part of a fundraising auction available only
to members of ComicsPRO, the trade association for comic book
specialty retailers. The winning bid amount of $4650.00 will be
donated in its entirety to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. -September 29, 2008
The Comic
Book Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization
dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics
community.
For additional
information, donations, and other inquiries call 800-99-CBLDFor
e-mail the CBLDF staff.
271 Madison Avenue, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10016
212.679.7151 e-mail (info at cbldf dot
org)
The CBLDF
complies with all federal, state and local laws regarding discrimination and/or
harassment and any concerns should be directed to Chris
Staros, President.
-December 02, 2008
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-December 01, 2008