A press release I’ve just received reads: “The Family PAC is a pro-family organization that would like to encourage Washington citizens to reject R-71 on November 3, 2009. Unless defeated, R-71 will expand domestic partnership rights and erode the institution of marriage. During the twenty-one days preceding an election, Washington law prohibits the Family PAC from receiving donations in excess of $5,000. The Family PAC has donors willing to contribute more than $5,000 to its effort, but is unable to accept the contributions because of the Washington law. This directly limits its ability to fight R-71 and its ability to protect the institution of marriage. Washington also requires the Family PAC to report the name, address, and employer’s name of individuals that give as little as $25. At this level, the information is irrelevant to voters and discourages individuals from making contributions. The Family PAC has filed suit in federal court and has asked the court to issue an order allowing it to accept contributions in excess of $5,000. It has also asked the court to exempt it from the reporting requirements.”