“Constitutional” Doesn’t Mean What They Say it Means
"We reject the notion of a “living, breathing” constitution."
Arizona Legislature Squanders 18 Opportunities to Reject Federal Power in 2016
PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 11, 2016) – The Arizona State House and Senate leadership soundly rejected the principles of the Founding Fathers during the 2016 legislative session. They protected the Washington D.C. status quo by killing 18 bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of various unconstitutional programs. To make matters worse, most of the…
They all Hate the Constitution
Being the TAC started in 2006 – the height of Bush/Republican power – we’re quite familiar with how mainstream republicans and other party hacks cared little about the constitution when their team was in charge. Most of that went away when Obama and the Democrats rolled into town. But, as we get closer to another…
The New York Times’ Vision for America: Limitless Federal Power and the End of State Sovereignty
Once again, the New York Times has published an editorial attacking constitutional principles. This time, it calls for the virtual dissolution of the Republic. The reasoning behind this assertion? That the government is too small. Parag Khanna wrote an op-ed article in the May 30 edition of the Times suggesting a dissolution of the states because of…
Veto of Maine Anti-Common Core Bill Stands; Individuals Can Still Take Action
AUGUSTA, Maine (Apr. 14, 2016) – The Maine House failed to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would have removed the state from standardized testing related to Common Core. But efforts elsewhere show a path forward even despite the veto. Rep. Will Tuell (R- East Machias) along with a bipartisan group of nine…
West Virginia Governor Vetoes Anti-Common Core Legislation; Individuals Can Still Fight Back
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Apr. 13, 2015) – West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has vetoed a bill to remove the state from any standardized testing related to Common Core. But efforts elsewhere show a path forward even without a veto override. House Bill 4014 (HB4014) was introduced by Del. Jim Butler (R-Mason) and 10 co-sponsors. As originally…
Inquiry on Nullification from an Unlikely Source
Today, we received an email inquiry about nullification from someone who is part of the national team at Convention of States Project. I thought this was interesting because no organization has been more disparaging of nullification efforts than CoS. Well, maybe ThinkProgress. But it’s close. In case you’re also interested in this communication, here is the full…
Tennessee Subcommittee Maintains Unconstitutional Status Quo, Kills Medical Marijuana Bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2016) – Tennessee Lawmakers killed an important medical marijuana bill in 2016, effectively maintaining the unconstitutional status quo of federal prohibition in the state. Introduced by Rep. Sherry Jones (D-Nashville), House Bill 561 (HB561) would have allowed qualified patients would be able to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, something which is illegal…
Republican Dominated Wyoming Legislature Maintains Unconstitutional Status Quo
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Mar. 28, 2016) – Wyoming’s Republican state House and Senate leadership soundly protected the status quo by killing six bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies. A rundown of key legislation that failed in Wyoming this year follows: CONSTITUTIONAL TENDER Rep. David Miller (R-Riverton) introduced House Bill 124 (HB124)…
Republican-Dominated South Dakota Legislature Fails Constitution, Maintains Status Quo
PIERRE, S.D. (March 28, 2016) – South Dakota State House and Senate leadership maintained the unconstitutional status quo. It killed five bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies, squandering several golden opportunities for common sense reform in the Mount Rushmore State. The rundown of key legislation that failed in South Dakota…