Patriot Act Renewal: A Bipartisan Attack on Liberty Since Day One
With another so-called federal “shutdown” looming, a measure to fund the feds for another 3 months just passed the House. Expect it to pass the Senate and get signed. Included …
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Portland, Maine Considering Facial Recognition Technology Ban
PORTLAND, Maine (Nov. 20, 2019) – A proposed ordinance in Portland, Maine, would ban the use of facial recognition technology in the city. The growing movement to prohibit the use …
Today in History: Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
Today in 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address, a speech widely considered as the most recognizable and commonly recited pieces of English text. Truthfully, Lincoln’s oratory served as …
Memphis Mayor Wants Ban on Mass Public Surveillance Lifted
The Memphis mayor wants a ban on public surveillance lifted, and what should be headline news across the country is relegated to a single local newspaper fighting back against illegal …
New Jersey Bill Would Put Restrictions on Facial Recognition Technology
TRENTON, N.J. (Nov. 18, 2019) – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would put restrictions on the use of facial and other biometric recognition technology. The proposed law …
Fiat “Money” is Backed by Nothing: End the Fed from the Bottom Up
At one time, the U.S. monetary system was backed by gold. Now it’s not backed by anything. A recent poll shows that only 7% of people go this right. So …
Trump Administration Starts Fiscal Year 2020 With an Even Bigger Deficit
If you hoped the Trump administration would take some kind of action to slow down spending after running the biggest budget deficit in seven years in FY2019, you’ll be disappointed. …
U.S. Federal Reserve Notes: “Money” Backed By Nothing
At one time, the U.S. monetary system was backed by gold. Now it’s not backed by anything. But most Americans don’t realize this. In fact, nearly a third of respondents …
A Blow to Gun Manufacturers But a Win for Federalism
In one fell swoop, the Supreme Court of the United States struck a blow to gun manufacturers and a victory for federalism. On Nov. 12, the High Court rejected an …
Defend the Guard: 10th Amendment Check on Unconstitutional War Powers
A group of legislators in as many as 20 states are expected to introduce the “Defend the Guard Act” in the coming months. Led by veterans in West Virginia and …