Virginia Bill Would Restrict ALPR Use; Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Virginia legislature will consider a bill that would broadly ban warrantless surveillance and limit the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). If passed into law, the bill would not only protect privacy in Virginia, but would also hinder some aspects of the federal…

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Podcast: Pretend D.C. Doesn’t Exist

Do you really think Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will “save” America? Everybody focus all of their political energy on Washington D.C. This is a complete waste of time. In this Episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head I explain why and talk about a better strategy. Tis the season for electioneering. Everybody is focused on…

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Virginia Legislature to Consider Bills to Protect Privacy, Hinder Some Federal Surveillance

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept 8, 2016) – In 2017, the Virginia legislature will consider two bills that would not only protect privacy in Virginia, but also hinder at least two aspects of the federal surveillance state. Del. L. Mark Dudenhefer (R-Garrisonville) introduced House Bill 1332 (HB1332) last January, and Sen. J. Chapman Petersen (D-Fairfax) introduced a…

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Today: Medical Marijuana Becomes Legal in Ohio; Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 8, 2016) – Medical marijuana officially became legal in Ohio today, marking the step forward toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice. Rep. Stephen Huffman (R) introduced House Bill 523 (HB523) on April 14. The legislation sets in motion the creation of a limited medical marijuana program in Ohio.…

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Tenther Tuesday Episode 2: Federal Gun Control, Obamacare and a Special Thanks

On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin talk about the Second Amemdment and its erosion over the last 60 years. It’s no longer just a matter of protecting it, we have to take steps to restore it. They also expand on last week’s discussion of state action to bring down Obamacare.…

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Podcast: States Undermining Federal Hemp Prohibition

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about how states are effectively nullifying federal prohibition of industrial hemp by simply ignoring federal law, and legalizing cultivation and processing of the plant anyway. Federal prohibition of the cultivation of industrial hemp is as ridiculous as it is unconstitutional. While the federal government bans…

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Patrick Henry: A Warning on Elections

TAC memberships help us produce more educational tools like this. Members can download this video and read the full transcript at this link. If you’re counting on a federal politician to do what you want them to do, you’re going to be seriously disappointed. Here’s how Patrick Henry put it in a 1788 speech…

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