Hannah Cox is an American writer, commentator, and activist known for her libertarian-conservative views. She is the co-founder of BASEDPolitics, a media company, and has worked in various roles related to public policy and advocacy..[1]

Career

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Cox began her career in Nashville's music industry, spending eight years in various roles, including interning for Taylor Swift's management and working at the director level for Entertainment One.[2]

In 2013, Cox transitioned to public policy work, serving as a pro-bono policy advocate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Tennessee and working for a gun-rights group.[3]

Cox later worked as the Director of Outreach at the Beacon Center of Tennessee, where she was involved in legislation and pro-bono economic litigation.[4]

From 2018 to 2021, Cox served as the National Manager of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. During her tenure, she worked on efforts that contributed to the repeal of capital punishment in three states.[5][6][7][8]

Cox has also held positions at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), including Content Manager and Brand Ambassador.[9][10]

Media and Advocacy

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In 2020, Cox launched "BASED with Hannah Cox," a podcast and video series focused on political commentary.

She has also been featured by various civil rights groups including the ACLU[11]

Political Views and Activism

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Cox identifies as a libertarian-conservative. Her advocacy often centers on opposing government intervention and promoting free-market solutions to societal issues.

In 2016, she endorsed Gary Johnson for President.[12]

In 2024, Cox, along with her BASEDPolitics co-founders Brad Polumbo and Jack Hunter, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which aimed to ban TikTok in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in collaboration with the Liberty Justice Center, argues that the act violates the First Amendment by banning all speech on TikTok, which they contend is constitutionally protected.[13][14]

Cox has been vocal about the importance of TikTok as a platform for political discourse and education. She argues that the platform offers a unique audience and algorithm that allows for reaching people who might not encounter their content elsewhere.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ "Hannah Cox: Launching a Media Startup and What Young Voters Really Want". Independent Women's Forum. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  2. ^ rharberger (2021-08-30). "Hannah Cox - Freer Future Fest". Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  3. ^ The Federal Newswire (2024-02-14). The Business of America Ep. 9 - Hannah Cox. Retrieved 2024-08-20 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Mulroy, Molly (2017-10-05). "How Tennessee laws keep ex-offenders from getting good jobs". MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ "Hannah Cox on Conservative Opposition to the Death Penalty". Death Penalty Information Center. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  6. ^ Plazas, David. "Tennessee Voices, Episode 68: Hannah Cox, libertarian conservative commentator". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  7. ^ Staff, T. C. R. (2019-09-12). "Why Conservatives Want to Scrap the Death Penalty". The Crime Report. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  8. ^ Wingfield, Mark (2020-12-08). "Opposition to capital punishment reportedly growing among conservatives". Baptist News Global. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  9. ^ "Hannah Cox will be at LibertyCon!". LibertyCon. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  10. ^ "How Big Government Broke Higher Education: The Student Loan Bubble, Explained". fee.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  11. ^ "Finding Common Ground on Repealing the Death Penalty | ACLU". American Civil Liberties Union. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  12. ^ Cox, Hannah. "Hannah Cox: Why I am voting for Gary Johnson". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  13. ^ Brown, Elizabeth Nolan (2024-06-10). "'If they can control the flow of information, they can control you': BASEDPolitics sues over TikTok ban". Reason.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  14. ^ Brown, Elizabeth (2024). "BASEDPolitics Sues To Stop TikTok Ban".
  15. ^ Jenkins, Mike (2024-07-02). "TikTok Ban Faces First Amendment Challenge: Legal Briefs Filed, Court Date Set". www.tampafp.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  16. ^ Mion, Landon (2024-06-05). "Right wing TikTokers sue Biden admin, challenging TikTok action on First Amendment grounds: 'A ban on speech'". FOXBusiness. Retrieved 2024-08-20.