Frequently Sued Questions

Public Speech About Public Speech

This website posts screenshots and quotes from government officials’ public statements, along with our commentary about them. Some people wonder if that’s allowed. The short answer: Yes, it’s completely legal. Here’s why.

1. Fair Use: The Copy-Paste Clause

When we reproduce a politician’s public posts, we’re using fair use — a legal exception to copyright that allows copying for purposes like criticism, commentary, and news reporting. Fair use is especially strong when you’re commenting on a public official’s statements. We link to every original source so readers can verify our accuracy and see the full context. This actually helps people find the original content rather than replacing it.

2. Free Speech: The Founders Saw This Coming

The Constitution protects our right to comment on what public officials and political candidates say. Ms. Molina, for example, is both. She’s currently a school board director and running for city council. Political speech about public figures such as her, on matters of public concern, receives the strongest First Amendment protection available.

3. Colorado Anti-SLAPP: The “Stop Suing Reporters” Act

Colorado has a law specifically designed to stop powerful people from using expensive lawsuits to silence their critics. If someone sues to shut down protected political speech like this, Colorado courts can dismiss the case early and make the person who sued pay our attorney fees.

Bottom Line

Documenting what public officials say, linking proof, and adding commentary = protected activity in America.