On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin talk about a state effort to take on the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money, blocking new gun control on a local level and some nullification strategy. One of the simplest actions states can take to break the Federal Reserve monopoly on money is to…
GOLD BEACH, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2016) – In August, an Oregon County commission passed an ordinance that prohibits funding for future enforcement of gun laws. This marks an important first step toward nullifying unconstitutional gun control in effect. Curry County commissioners approved the measure 2-1. According to Commissioner David Brock Smith, under the ordinance the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2016) – On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council voted to decriminalize marijuana within the city limits, a step toward effectively nullifying prohibition in practice. Under the new ordinance, Memphis police will have the option of reducing the penalty for people in possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less to a $50 fine…
LINCOLN, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2016) – Last month, the Lincoln City Council voted to decriminalize marijuana within the city limits, a step toward effectively nullifying federal prohibition in practice. Under the old law, possession of less than 2.5 grams of marijuana was a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and $2,500…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2016) – Earlier this month, the Port Richey city council voted to decriminalize marijuana within their city limits, a big step to nullify prohibition in practice within the city. According to the Tampa Bay Times, under the new ordinance, city police will no longer arrest people caught in possession of up to…
Yet another town has rejected grants covered by HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, effectively nullifying a federal program designed to gain control over local communities. Castle Rock, a city of 55,000 people in central Colorado, along with Sedgwick County, Kansas, and Douglas County, Colorado, have all recently refused funds from the federal government’s Department…
Yet another town has rejected grants covered by HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, effectively nullifying a federal program designed to gain control over local communities. Castle Rock, a city of 55,000 people in central Colorado, along with Sedgwick County, Kansas, and Douglas County, Colorado, have all recently refused funds from the federal government’s Department…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2016) – On Tuesday, the Nashville Metro Council voted to decriminalize marijuana within the city limits, a step toward effectively nullifying prohibition in practice. Under the new ordinance, Nashville police will have the option of reducing the penalty for people in possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less to a $50 fine…
Two more counties have joined a Colorado town in rejecting grants covered by HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, effectively nullifying a federal program designed to gain control over local communities. Castle Rock, a community of 55,000 people in central Colorado, recently decided to refuse funds from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban…
FERNDALE, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2016) – Bowing to intense pressure by local residents, a Michigan city has yanked a funding for a narcotics task force known for raiding medical marijuana facilities and harassing patients, demonstrating the power of local activism. In May we reported that law enforcement agencies in Michigan actively work to undermine state…