You Are Not Obligated to Obey
That’s what the founders and old revolutionaries said about government acts that go beyond the limits of the constitution.
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One of my readers suggested I treat the ‘relativity theory of truth’ that many generation Y people have adopted. This morality “theory” is often expressed this way, “What works for me is true for me and what works for you is true for you.” It strikes me first of all as a simple, true statement. We […]
New Article Shows How 18th Century Law Helps Us Understand the Constitution
A new article shows how we can use 18th century law books to answer constitutional questions
Why Constitutional Commentators Need to Know Latin
Constitutional commentators who are ignorant of Latin and its effects on 18th century English have done a great deal of interpretive damage.
Who’s Attempting to Legislate Morality?
We encourage visitors to read the transcript from or listen to the audio of a brief statement from Pastor Bryan Clark of Lincoln Berean Church: “As I’m sure you’re aware, this is an election year. I’m sure you’re also aware that we are very divided as a nation. Our Pledge of Allegiance says that we […]
Signed into Law: Two California Bills to Protect Privacy Against Warrantless Surveillance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Today, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law not just one, but two bills that represent some of the strongest privacy protections in the country. The new laws work together to protect privacy from some of the worst spying programs on the state level, but also take on a…
Restrictions on Government Drone Use Now Law in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (July 21, 2015) – A Maine bill that drastically restricts the use of drones by state and local law enforcement, and serves to thwart one aspect of the federal surveillance state, became law earlier this month. Introduced by Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) and co-sponsored by Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin), Legislative Document 25 (LD25)…
Nullification in Effect: Oregon Governor Signs Law to Further Implement Marijuana Legalization
SALEM, Ore. (July 8, 2015) – On July 1, marijuana officially became legal in Oregon, effectively nullifying federal prohibition in practice in the Beaver State. And even as the new law went into effect, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed another bill into law that will take Oregon’s effort to nullify in practice the federal the war on…
22 and Counting: North Carolina Governor Signs Right to Try Act, Takes on FDA Restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 6, 2015) – Last week, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a measure into law effectively nullifying in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that prevent terminally ill patients from accessing experimental treatments. Introduced by State Reps. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke), Mike Hager (R-Rutherford), Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth) and Robert T. Reives (D-Chatman) along…
Arizona Takes on Obamacare: New State Law to Help Nullify Goes into Effect on July 3
This week, a new law takes effect in Arizona that serves as a model to help bring down Obamacare in the states. WATCH THE FULL REPORT: TAC Members get access to the entire transcript, and can comment as well. CLICK HERE