Activism 101 Podcast #16: What Do I Do When My Event Flops?
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about some ways you can turn a poorly attended event into a positive experience and still use it to advance your activism.
Sovereignty
Happy belated (unconstitutional) Constitution Day!
Unfortunately, Americans have been led to believe that the Constitution for the United States is the only American constitution. This is unbelievably wrong.
Radio Interview: Addressing Surveillance at the Local Level
If you’ve been following our Activism 101 Podcast, you know that I’ve been involved in local activism taking on the surveillance state in my hometown. Well, I got some great media exposure on a local radio station recently. On Sept. 13, I appeared on Kruser and Krew, on 590 WVLK to talk about surveillance in…
Local Communities Can Take the First Step Toward Rejecting Federal Militarization of Local Police
The same rules and standards that apply to surveillance technologies should also apply to the acquisition and deployment of military grade equipment by local police forces. That is why we are unveiling a new Community Control Over Police Surveillance + Militarization (CCOPS+M) model bill.
Pennsylvania Committee Passes Bill to Expand Healthcare Freedom
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 18, 2017) – Last week, a Pennsylvania House committee unanimously passed bill to help facilitate healthcare freedom outside of government regulatory schemes. Rep. Matthew Baker (R-Wellsboro) introduced House Bill 1739 (HB1739) along with 12 co-sponsors on Aug. 24. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do…
Activism 101 Podcast #15: Putting on Events
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about putting on live events. I discuss some different event ideas, things to think about as you plan and some pitfalls to avoid.
Now in Effect: New Hampshire Law Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
CONCORD, N.H. (Sept. 18, 2017) – On Saturday, a law decriminalizing marijuana possession in New Hampshire went into effect. This takes another step toward nullifying the unconstitutional drug war in the Live Free or Die State. Rep. Robert Cushing (D-Hampton) introduced House Bill 640 (HB640) along with 11 bipartisan co-sponsors. The legislation eliminates criminal penalties for simple marijuana…
To the Governor: California Passes Bill to End Support for Most Federal Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO (Sept. 18, 2017) – On Saturday, the California Senate gave final approval to a bill to withdraw state resources from the enforcement of most federal immigration laws. Passage into law will likely have the effect of further nullifying those federal acts in practice. Introduced by Sen. President Kevin de Leon and 11 co-sponsors, Senate Bill 54…
The Supremacy Clause, an Overview
Federal laws not made in pursuance of the constitution are not supreme. They’re void. And should be treated that way too.
Now in Effect: New Hampshire Law Allows Local Common Core Opt Out
CONCORD, N.H. (Sept. 16, 2017) – Today, a New Hampshire law that prohibits the state department of education and the state board of education from requiring any school or school district to implement Common Core standards goes into effect. This represents an opportunity for local communities to opt out of Common Core and nullify the program in…
Surprise! A Critic Doesn’t Understand Federalism
One review for my 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America complained about my inclusion of Abraham Lincoln. The crime? My “originalist” position falls apart when I start talking about secession. You see, to this fellow, the Constitution says nothing about secession, which means it is an implied power. After all, if it doesn’t say you…
Walt Whitman’s Caution: Resist Much, Obey Little
In a few perfectly chosen words Walt Whitman captured the danger of unquestioning obedience to the central authority.