FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2016) – A bill prefiled for the 2017 legislative session would direct the state to refuse to enforce any foreign law that conflicts with U.S. or Kentucky constitutions, nullifying such laws in effect in the commonwealth. Rep. Kim King (R-Harrodsburg) prefiled BR149 on Sept. 14. The legislation would specifically direct state…
We usually think of the American Revolution as the war with the British. But there was an even more fundamental revolution that began long before the first shot was fired – a revolution in political thought. I talk about it in this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head. In an 1818 letter to Hezekiah Niles,…
TRENTON, N.J. (Sept. 19, 2016) – Last Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a measure expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. A coalition of representatives introduced Assembly Bill 457 (A457) in January. The the new law adds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of debilitating medical conditions…
For us, Constitution Day isn't about constitution trivia one day a year. It's every day.
For us, Constitution Day isn't about constitution trivia one day a year. It's every day.
Increasing the Federal Reserve's ability to purchase private assets will negatively impact economic growth and consumers’ well-being.
News outlets have reported that U.S. and Russian negotiators reached an agreement about future military operations in Syria, including a (very optimistic) “cease fire” between the Syrian government and the rebels. Obviously, this deal is not going to be submitted to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent. Does that make it potentially unconstitutional, like…
On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin discuss the absurdity of the federal celebration “Constitution Day” coming up later this week. There’s more than a little irony in the government passing unconstitutional Constitution Day mandates. Michael and Mike also talk about the latest revelations relating to the ever-more intrusive surveillance state…
On Friday, unconstitutional government-run schools will celebrate “Constitution Day.”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Kentucky legislature will consider a resolution declaring state sovereignty over powers not delegated to the federal government and demanding that the federal government cease enforcing mandates beyond its constitutionally delegated powers. Rep. Kevin Bratcher (R-Louisville) prefiled the resolution (BR84) in July. It builds on…