Ratifying the Constitution and the Bill of Rights Was More Peculiar Than Most People Realize

When the first Congress met in Philadelphia in March of 1789, there were still only 11 states in the Union. North Carolina had held a convention, but it had not voted to ratify. And little Rhode Island had refused to even hold a convention.

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J.D. Impaired: Law School Impairs Constitutional Understanding

Last week, we got a healthy dose of political theater. I honestly didn’t pay a whole lot of attention to the Kavanaugh hearings – other than what I scrolled past in my Facebook feed. On the day of  Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony, I predicted how all of this will play out.  Here’s what I said: “Senators will grandstand. […]

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Interview: Fighting the Surveillance State Through Local Activism

I recently appeared on The Sherry Voluntary Show to discuss the latest news regarding the privacy and surveillance campaign of We See You Watching Lexington. The goal of our activism is to get an ordinance passed in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, that will provide accountability and oversight for the use of all government surveillance […]

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Trump Administration Manages Sixth-Largest Single-Year Debt Increase in U.S. History

WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2018) – America has a major spending problem. 2018 was one of the worst in history. Sept. 30 marked the end of the federal government’s 2018 budget year. According to data released by the U.S. Treasury Department, the federal debt grew by nearly $1.3 trillion in fiscal 2018 – $1,271,158,167,126.72 to be exact. […]

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“Five Eyes” Wants Access to Every Electronic Device

According to an article in the National Post the Five Eyes intelligence network is demanding tech companies provide a back-door into all electronic devices. “Canada joined its intelligence allies recently in demanding that technology companies co-operate with law enforcement agencies in allowing access to encrypted communications.” Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, […]

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Signed by the Governor: California Law to Help Expand Hemp Market Despite Federal Prohibition

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct 1, 2018) –  On Sunday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that would loosen some regulations on hemp seed and cultivation. Enactment of this bill paves the way for faster development of the state’s hemp industry, and further nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect. Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), along with […]

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