Rothbard’s “Utopian” Critique of State Nullification
Rothbard criticized “state nullification” within his Anatomy of the State, fundamentally, as a nice idea that doesn’t go far enough.
Signed by the Governor: Illinois Law Prohibits Warrantless Stingray Spying; Hinders Federal Surveillance Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 25, 2016) – Last week, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill banning the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications without a warrant in most situations. The new law will not only protect privacy in Illinois, but will also hinder one aspect of the federal…
The Handbook for We the People – Book Review
The Handbook for We the People provides an opportunity to gain a working knowledge of the Constitution with text based on original source material.
Signed into Law: Rhode Island Expands Medical Marijuana Program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 25, 2016) – Last week, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. A trio of Democrats, Rep. Scott Slater, Rep. Patricia Serpa and Rep. Joseph Solomon, introduced House Bill 7142 (HB7142) in January. The legislation expands the state’s medical…
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to open in Florida, Despite Federal Prohibition
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 22, 2016) – Medical marijuana will become available in Florida for the first time next week. This represents yet another step forward in nullifying federal prohibition in effect. Trulieve announced Wednesday that it received final approval from the Florida Department of Health to begin selling a low-THC strain of medical marijuana used…
Why Work With Our Opponents?
Joining forces in coalitions does not mean we endorse a group in general, or embrace their philosophy.
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions: Rooted in the Deep Soil of Liberty
Nullification is basic bread and butter contract theory: an injunction placed upon further breach.
Nebraska Law Expanding Health Freedom Now in Effect
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 20, 2016) – Today, a new law that will help facilitate healthcare freedom in Nebraska goes into effect. Sen. Merv Riepe (R-Omaha) introduced Legislative Bill 817 (LB817) back in January. The new law specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do not constitute insurance, thereby freeing doctors and…
New Nebraska Law Taking on “Policing for Profit” Via Asset Forfeiture Now in Effect
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 20, 2016) – Today, civil asset forfeiture officially ends in Nebraska as reforms to asset forfeiture laws passed in the spring go into effect. Under the new law, the state can no longer take property without a criminal conviction. The legislation also takes on federal forfeiture programs by banning prosecutors from circumventing…
Moneyed Interests Want Feds to Undermine State Laws Regulating GMOs
Several states across the Union have chosen to legislate on genetically modified foods. But national food industry lobbyists and the members of Congress they fund in Washington D.C. cannot abide any deviation from central authority, including the independent legislation considered by nearly 30 states. The question of genetically modified organisms has been supported and opposed…
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