Activism 101 Podcast #25: Strategy vs. Tactics
What is the difference between the common perception of activism and what I'm doing? It comes down to understanding the difference between tactics and strategy.
Activism 101 Podcast #24: Is Social Media Dangerous?
Is it dangerous to heavily utilize social media in your activism efforts?
Podcast Interview: Mike Maharrey and Tom Woods Talk Surveillance and Local Activism
Tom Woods interviewed me for episode 1030 of his podcast. We talked about my local efforts to confront the surveillance state here in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, the lawsuit the city filed against me because of my efforts and more generally the power of local activism.
Arizona Tenth Amendment Center Hosting Bill of Rights Day Celebration
The Arizona Tenth Amendment Center will host a Bill of Rights Day celebration in Scottsdale next month. Friday, Dec. 15 marks the 226th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. To celebrate, Arizona Tenth Amendment Center will present the 2017 Bill of Rights Day Celebration at the Orange Tree Resort in Scottsdale. This…
Activism 101 Podcast #23: Handling the Media Crush
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I offer some tips for handling the media crush.
Update: Sued by the government, but not backing down!
For most grassroots activists, this would be a devastating blow - and we realize that governments sue on purpose to deter any resistance to their illegal actions.
TAC Activist Pushes Back Against Local Government Bullying Tactics
For Immediate Release Oct. 24, 2017 LEXINGTON, Ky. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky will represent Tenth Amendment Center national communications director Michael Maharrey in a lawsuit filed against him by the City of Lexington after he attempted to obtain documents relating to surveillance cameras owned and operated by the Lexington Police Department…
Activism 101 Podcast #22: Seize the Day
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of seizing the day and taking advantage of every opportunity the pops up.
Activism 101 Podcast #21: Keeping Your Focus
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of keeping your focus on your activism plan and your ultimate goals when unexpected things (like a lawsuit) pop up in the midst of your work.
Activism 101 Podcast #20: Local Government Sues Me to Keep Documents Secret
The city of Lexington really doesn't want me to have information on the police department's mobile surveillance cameras. When I won an open records appeal to the attorney general's office, the city took it to the next level and sued me.