Getting it Backwards: “The Nullifiers Lost in 1865”
Whenever states take action to resist federal laws, some condescending person is bound to say “This was settled in 1865. The nullifiers lost.” But they’ve got it backwards.
Activism 101 Podcast #19: Let People Help
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of delegating tasks and responsibilities to other people, and explain how my own unwillingness to let some things go has hindered our work.
A Bad Supreme Court Term for Originalism?
With the 2017 Supreme Court term underway, it’s time to consider its originalism implications. One might think that originalists would be optimistic with Justice Gorsuch — apparently a strong textualist originalist — joining the Court. But I suspect that, at least on the headline cases, it will be a bad term for originalism, based on…
Signed as Law: California Will End Support for Most Federal Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO (Oct. 5, 2017) – Yesterday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill to withdraw state resources from the enforcement of most federal immigration laws. Once in effect on Jan. 1, 2018, the new law will likely have the effect of further nullifying those federal acts in practice. Introduced by Sen. President Kevin de Leon and…
Now Is the Time to Defend Our Parchment Barriers
Now is the time to stand firm on constitutional principles. Stand up and say no to the usurpers. Remember, the power you give them today they will have forever.
Now in Effect: Two Montana Laws Take on Warrantless Electronic Data Collection
HELENA, Mont. (Oct 5, 2017) – On Sunday, two Montana laws went into effect that work together to ban warrantless collection of cell phone data in most situations. These laws not only increase privacy protections in the state, they also hinder one practical impact of federal surveillance programs. Rep. Daniel Zolnikov sponsored both House Bill 147 (HB147)…
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Right to Try Act
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 4, 2017) – On Monday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a bill that would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Spondored by Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Hatfield) and nearly 40 cosponsors, House Bill 45 (HB45)…
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Healthcare Freedom
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 3, 2017) – Last week, the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed bill to help facilitate healthcare freedom outside of government regulatory schemes. Rep. Matthew Baker (R-Wellsboro) introduced House Bill 1739 (HB1739) along with 12 co-sponsors on Aug. 24. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do not…
Taking away rights because some people abuse them is dangerous
These are the times when people are filled with emotions like fear and anger - and it will often lead them to stand aside as hungry politicians eat up more power at their expense.
An Upside Down View of the Constitution
One of the most basic principles of the Constitution is that it is based on delegated and reserved powers.
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