Is It Illegal to Not Buy Ads on X? Experts Explain the Ftc's Ad Fight
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The FTC's fight over advertising on X raises questions about the legality of not buying ads and potential collusion among non-profits.
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dlcarrier
5 months ago
The issue isn't what decision Media Matters made, it's that you can form a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) an openly collude, and avoid Sherman act violations. Boards don't help consumers, they help and defend their members at all costs.
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