General Welfare does not mean “Anything You Want”
One of the most-maligned parts of the Constitution is the so-called “general welfare" clause.
One of the most-maligned parts of the Constitution is the so-called “general welfare" clause.
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…
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…
Think about it, there is no place in the country where the right to keep and bear arms is unrestricted by government "laws" or regulations.
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.…
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.…
CAPAF portrays the U.S. Department of Education as all gain, and it’s possible ending all pain. But there is a whole other side to federal education meddling: costs. And they are big.
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…
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…
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2016) – The city of Santa Monica has locked horns with the FAA in an attempt to shut down its airport. In the process, the city has resorted to non-cooperation tactics reminiscent of James Madison’s advice on dealing with federal overreach. On Aug. 23, the Santa Monica city council voted…