A bill that would protect property rights from Agenda 21 and similar measures passed a Missouri state Senate committee late last month. Senate Bill 618 (SB618) was introduced on Jan. 8 by Sen. Brian Nieves (R-26). It was passed through the Senate General Laws Committee on Mar. 25. It will now be scheduled for a…
The answer to that question is “maybe.” I don’t really know. I do know that yesterday, our posts to nearly 130,000 people, which used to reach a minimum of 2000 in the first hour or so, dropped to about 200. Suddenly and quickly, our reach has been cut by about 90%. Then today, this article…
Most people don't realize that prominent abolitionists like John Greenleaf Whittier came out publicly as nullification supporters in the 1850s. This was in regards to the Fugitive Slave Act. Crushes the idea that nullification = racist, doesn't it? That's probably why the government schools will never teach you this.
We have another fake reform scheme that Congress claims will "fix" the illegal NSA spying program and make it "constitutional." However, when you examine the specific details of their proposal, it actually does the opposite.
I like that McGinnis and Rappaport frame the core question of constitutional adjudication as a choice among (a) originalism, (b) a "living constitution," or, as they frequently call it, "judicial updating", or (c) judicial deference to political branches.
On Mar. 21, SF2852 was introduced to protect the 2nd Amendment from federal usurpation in Minnesota. (learn more about it here) It was promptly referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass through a majority before it can be voted on by the whole senate. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW. It doesn’t…
According to two polls, Alaskans favor nullifying the federal prohibition of marijuana and legalizing it for recreational use within the state. And they will soon have the opportunity to do just that. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana in Alaska will be on the ballot later this year The Alaska House Majority Caucus’ annual poll of…
These are our favorite designs from the past week (or so). Spreading the tenther and nullification message in style. Please download and share where you're able to!
Michael Perry writes: I share your originalist misgivings about the plurality and Thomas opinions in McCutcheon. However, a reader of your most recent post on the mattermight conclude that you have bought into the “expected applications” version of originalism, and I doubt you mean to do that! So, you might want to say something further about the…