Now in Effect: Louisiana Laws Expand Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition

BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Today, two laws that expand the state’s medical marijuana program and further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in the Pelican State went into effect. Rep. Ted James (D-Baton Rouge) sponsored House Bill 579 (HB579). The new law expands access to medical marijuana to individuals suffering from glaucoma, severe muscle…

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Unconstitutional: The “Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988”

Thanks to Defense Distributed - and other heroic people willing to stand up for their rights without federal permission - this unconstitutional federal act can be rendered moot, whether the government wants it to happen or not.

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Tenther Tuesday Episode 39: The Stalker Surveillance State is Getting More Aggressive

Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin discuss some aggressive government overreach, including TSA and DEA programs stalking innocent travelers and over-the-top efforts to keep surveillance programs secret.

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Congressman Calls Out Fed and Treasury Dept. for Dodging Questions About Activities Involving U.S. Gold Reserves

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2018) – A member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee is calling out the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury for dodging questions about their activities involving America’s gold reserves. In a letter dated July 27, Representative Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) wrote to Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary…

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People With Bad Constitutional Foundations End Up with Bad Constitutional Opinions

A lot of people seem to believe Pres. Donald Trump is some kind of limited government constitutionalist. He’s not. The other day, I got an email from a guy who embraces this idea. He claimed Trump “unwittingly embraces the fundamental ideals of the founders: ie. a smaller unobtrusive laissez-faire government, with emphasis on individual liberty…

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Good Morning Liberty 07-30-18: The STATES Act, Local Surveillance and War in Afghanistan

On this inaugural edition of Good Morning Liberty, host Michael Boldin talks about an unnecessary federal “law” giving states "permission" on legalization, an update on Lexington suing Michael Maharrey over their surveillance programs, and a ramp up of the air war in Afghanistan.

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The Tenth Amendment Solution to Political “Civil War”

If there was a thermometer that measured political polarization, the mercury would have already busted out the glass top spraying most of us either red or blue. There’s no middle ground. According to many who are playing identity politics game, you are either a “Libtard” or a “Nazi.” Some have even suggested we’re on the verge…

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What Does It Mean for the Senate to Give Its “Advice and Consent?”

The Constitution provides that presidents nominate officers and make treaties. But nominations and treaties become effective only “by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate.” Many have argued that the word “Advice” means the president must ask the Senate to make recommendations before submitting his proposals. Others believe the Senate may create guidelines…

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