The First Question We Should Always Ask
By: Mike Maharrey| Here is the first question you should ask about any proposal made by any person in the federal government. Is this authorized by the constitution? Not “Do I ...
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The Truth About the Federalist Papers: The Nuts and Bolts
By: Shawn Brodof The Federalist Papers were written and published in New York newspapers in 1787-1788 in order to sway public opinion to approve and ratify the newly devised United ...
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Congress Fails to Rein in Warrantless Surveillance. Again
By: Mike Maharrey WASHINGTON (June 20, 2019) – Congress once again refused to limit warrantless spying by the NSA and other federal agencies. Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) and Rep. Zoe ...
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Can Government Punish Twice for the Same Crime?
By: Judge Andrew Napolitano “…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…” Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ...
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Curb on the regulatory state? Court holds corporations protected from “excessive fines”
By: Rob Natelson Governments often enforce economic regulations though fines far exceeding those imposed for truly criminal conduct. An agency may assess hundreds or even thousands of dollars for each ...
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I’m Looking at You Congress!
By: Mike Maharrey Modern presidents overstep their constitutional authority virtually every day they’re on the job. We should unceasingly criticize this executive overreach and the presidents who participate, from Clinton ...
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Medical IDs: Enemy of Privacy, Liberty, and Health
by Ron Paul Last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill amendment to repeal the prohibition on the ...
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The Supreme Court Demonstrates Again Why It Can’t Be Trusted to Defend Our Gun Rights
By: TJ Martinell A recent decision by U.S. Supreme Court not to take up a gun rights case demonstrates that all too often, the high court does not act in a ...
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4 Ways Orwell’s 1984 Has Come True Today
By: Michael Boldin 1984 was more than a novel – in many ways it was an owner’s manual for authoritarian government. This month is the 70th anniversary of the publication ...
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Want Civic Literacy? Quit Focusing on D.C.
By: Justin Spears If we truly want to engage young people in the political process, we need to stop incessantly talking about Washington D.C. and focus on issues closer to ...
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