Is the Syria Deal Unconstitutional?

News outlets have reported that U.S. and Russian negotiators reached an agreement about future military operations in Syria, including a (very optimistic) “cease fire” between the Syrian government and the rebels.  Obviously, this deal is not going to be submitted to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent.  Does that make it potentially unconstitutional, like…

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Tenther Tuesday Episode 3: Constitution Day, Surveillance and Sound Money

On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin discuss the absurdity of the federal celebration “Constitution Day” coming up later this week. There’s more than a little irony in the government passing unconstitutional Constitution Day mandates. Michael and Mike also talk about the latest revelations relating to the ever-more intrusive surveillance state…

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Kentucky Resolution Would Demand that D.C. “Cease and Desist” all Unconstitutional Mandates

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Kentucky legislature will consider a resolution declaring state sovereignty over powers not delegated to the federal government and demanding that the federal government cease enforcing mandates beyond its constitutionally delegated powers. Rep. Kevin Bratcher (R-Louisville) prefiled the resolution (BR84) in July. It builds on…

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Virginia Bill Would Restrict ALPR Use; Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 12, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Virginia legislature will consider a bill that would broadly ban warrantless surveillance and limit the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). If passed into law, the bill would not only protect privacy in Virginia, but would also hinder some aspects of the federal…

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Podcast: Pretend D.C. Doesn’t Exist

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…

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Virginia Legislature to Consider Bills to Protect Privacy, Hinder Some Federal Surveillance

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…

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