3 States Taking on Federal Gun Control

Of the increasing number of states claiming to create a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” just three (and one honorable mention) have really got the ball rolling in the right direction, legislatively and strategically. Learn what they’re doing and replicate it in your own state.

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Spooner’s Strategy to Stop Usurpation

In his 1850 pamphlet, “A Defence for Fugitive Slaves,” Lysander Spooner gave us a strategy for how to stop unconstitutional acts: resist. But the philosophical foundation he built this on was nothing new under the sun. In fact, the famed anarchist was merely reaffirming the views of leading Founders.

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What’s the Deal with all the Obedience?

The doctrine of “passive obedience and non-resistance” - was one the founders and old revolutionaries vehemently rejected as destructive to liberty. Yet, here we are today...is it based on fear, or maybe just old habits?

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Beware of Fake “Resistance” to Mandates

Politics, as Richard Henry Lee put it, is “the science of fraud.” And when it comes to resisting new federal mandates, expect plenty of that science. In this episode, learn the top-4 ways politicians pretend to be on the side of the Constitution and liberty.

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Can States Nullify the New Federal Mandates?

With the new mandates expected to impact more than 80 million people - the question for many - can the states do anything about it right now? Exploring the strategies to take it on without waiting for the feds to limit their own power.

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So, What the Heck is a “Sanctuary” Anyway?

A growing number of states and cities are claiming that they’re now a “sanctuary” on one issue or another. But since these are politicians making the claims, are they telling the truth? Learn what qualifies as a sanctuary and you’ll easily spot the liars.

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Nullification: A Powerful Tool to Resist the State

This week, I was a guest on the podcast Inside McFloogle’s Mind. We had a great conversation about nullification and strategy for liberty. There’s not much we can do to fight the state, but one of the options available can be very powerful: nullification. We brought the expert, Michael Boldin, on to talk about all […]

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Law Professor Tells State Legislators Feds Can’t Enforce Their Marijuana Laws

Early this year, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a plan to rescind an Obama-era policy that de-prioritized federal prosecution of marijuana laws in states that have legalized cannabis. At the time, I said the announcement gave Sessions another opportunity to rail against pot, but that it would have virtually no practical effect. I was right.…

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