Tenther Tuesday Episode 2: Federal Gun Control, Obamacare and a Special Thanks

On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin talk about the Second Amemdment and its erosion over the last 60 years. It’s no longer just a matter of protecting it, we have to take steps to restore it. They also expand on last week’s discussion of state action to bring down Obamacare.…

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Podcast: States Undermining Federal Hemp Prohibition

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about how states are effectively nullifying federal prohibition of industrial hemp by simply ignoring federal law, and legalizing cultivation and processing of the plant anyway. Federal prohibition of the cultivation of industrial hemp is as ridiculous as it is unconstitutional. While the federal government bans…

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Patrick Henry: A Warning on Elections

TAC memberships help us produce more educational tools like this. Members can download this video and read the full transcript at this link. If you’re counting on a federal politician to do what you want them to do, you’re going to be seriously disappointed. Here’s how Patrick Henry put it in a 1788 speech…

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Santa Monica vs the FAA: A Lesson in Local Strategy

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2016) – The city of Santa Monica has locked horns with the FAA in an attempt to shut down its airport. In the process, the city has resorted to non-cooperation tactics reminiscent of James Madison’s advice on dealing with federal overreach. On Aug. 23, the Santa Monica city council voted…

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The Time Is Right for State Gold and Silver Depositories

A state gold depository in Texas continues to move closure to reality and it appears to be happening at just the right time. Since the beginning of the year, the price of gold has risen 26 percent and silver has skyrocketed 37 percent. Surging precious metal prices have sparked a corresponding demand for gold and…

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Podcast: The Anti-Commandeering Doctrine

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain a legal principle known as the anti-commandeering doctrine that puts a Supreme Court stamp of approval on James Madison’s blueprint to stop federal overreach through state non-cooperation. Last week, I talked about James Madison’s blueprint to stop federal overreach, involving a refusal to cooperate with…

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New Police device in Oklahoma Underscores Need for Asset Forfeiture Reform

A few months ago, local media reported that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is using a device that allows officers to electronically confiscate money on prepaid cards based on mere suspicion rather than a criminal conviction. The revelation underscores the importance of asset forfeiture reform, something the Oklahoma legislature unsuccessfully tried to do last session. The…

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