For Immediate Release - July 23, 2001

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, the National Coalition Against Censorship, an alliance of 51 national organizations committed to defending freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression, is encouraging U.S. taxpayers to use their tax rebates to fund the fight for free speech.

As extra incentive, donations to NCAC of tax rebates ($300 or $600) will be matched by Working Assets through it's GiveForChange program.

To take advantage of this opportunity to send a political message and double the impact of your contribution visit the website for GiveForChange, select the "Media & Freedom of Expression" category, and then select the National Coalition Against Censorship as the donation recipient. Donations can be made until November 1, 2001, and are tax-deductible.

"From fighting against the removal of books from school libraries to debunking claims that popular entertainment causes violence, the NCAC counts on its generous supporters to fund the important work that we do," said Joan Bertin, Executive Director or the Coalition Against Censorship. "Free speech is constantly under attack and now donors can not only contribute to the defense of an essential liberty but see those donations automatically doubled thanks to Working Assets," added Bertin.