Podcast: I’m an Obama Loving Dumbcrat?

I’m an “Obama loving dumbcrat.” At least that’s what some people think. Why? Because I criticize Pres. Donald Trump. Of course, assuming I support Obama because of this is absurd. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it. LISTEN You can subscribe to Thoughts from Maharrey Head for free on iTunes. Just click HERE.…

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D.C. Suddenly Discovers Tenth Amendment on Marijuana After Decades of State Action

WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2018) – On June 7, members of Congress announced bi-partisan legislation aimed at reforming federal cannabis laws via an appeal to the Tenth Amendment. This is another example of proposed changes in D.C. driven by state nullification efforts. The Strengthening the Tenth Amendment by Entrusting States (STATES) Act of 2018 was introduced…

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Dallas Event Will Highlight Nullification

Is nullification just a talking point? Or is it a real solution to modern problems? An event in Dallas this November will take on this question. The secession of 15 states from the Soviet Union in 1991 was the greatest peaceful revolution in modern history. Secession and decentralist movements are firmly entrenched throughout Europe. Discourse about…

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Pennsylvania Bill Would Set Foundation to Build a Gun Rights “Sanctuary State”

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 10, 2018) – A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House would prohibit enforcement of some federal gun control laws. Passage of this bill would take a big step toward making Pennsylvania a sanctuary state for gun owners. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R- Cranberry Township) introduced House Bill 357 (HB357) on Sept. 5, with…

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Law Professor Tells State Legislators Feds Can’t Enforce Their Marijuana Laws

Early this year, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a plan to rescind an Obama-era policy that de-prioritized federal prosecution of marijuana laws in states that have legalized cannabis. At the time, I said the announcement gave Sessions another opportunity to rail against pot, but that it would have virtually no practical effect. I was right.…

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New Jersey Moves Toward Marijuana Legalization

The state of New Jersey could soon become the tenth state to legalize marijuana for recreational use, further nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect. New Jersey cannabis reform advocates began 2018 with high hopes. Newly elected Governor Murphy pledged to legalize the recreational use of marijuana within his first 100 days. Several pieces of legislation…

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