Vibrant political speech and civic participation are among SPEAK MPLS’ core values. We are proud to be a content neutral political forum. For that reason, we adhere to the following policies: 1) A political candidate may produce or submit content for airing on SPEAK MPLS TV in accordance with all the same policies that apply to any member; 2) SPEAK MPLS does not endorse political candidates or political points of view; 3) Program guests may express partisan views and opinions, but cannot use SPEAK MPLS TV or platform for fundraising; 4) A political candidate appearing in a program is a guest of that program. The appearance does not represent an endorsement by SPEAK MPLS; 5) SPEAK MPLS is not an equal-time provider. We are not obligated to schedule political candidates in equivalent time slots opposite any political candidate or official; and 6) The start and end of any content that includes a declared political candidate must show a slate containing the following text: