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ACT NOW: Help Pennsylvania Nullify Health Insurance Mandates

A proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would protect the citizens’ right to make health care choices took a big leap forward, passing the Senate last week. SB10 declares: A person shall be entitled to the freedom of providing for the person’s own health care. With the exception of providing indemnity and medical benefits [...]


The Supreme Court and Obamacare

by Ron Paul Last week the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning the constitutionality of the Obamacare law, focusing on the mandate requiring every American to buy health insurance or pay fines enforced by the IRS. Hopefully the Court will strike down this abomination, but we must recognize that the federal judiciary has an abysmal record [...]


Onward! Tom Woods at Nullify Now! Philadelphia

Tom Woods at Nullify Now! Philadelphia on March 31, 2012


Nullify the TSA!

James Babb joins the Robert Scott Bell show to talk about state, local – and individual – efforts to reject the unconstitutional and immoral TSA. Both James and Robert will be featured speakers at Nullify Now! Philadelphia on March 31, 2012. Get tickets here – http://www.nullifynow.com/philadelphia/ – or by calling 888-71-TICKETS


Judge Napolitano on Nullification

Judge Andrew Napolitano discussing nullification, the constitution and anarchy at the 2010 Mises University. This is an excerpt of his lecture on “What Ever Happened to the Constitution?”


Supreme Court to Decide if the U.S. Constitution is a Dead Letter

Supreme Court to Decide if the U.S. Constitution is a Dead Letter

by Bob Marshall, via American Thinker By tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will have spent six hours hearing oral argument over a three-day period about the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as ObamaCare.  After the argument on Tuesday, the Court will address the question: “Whether Congress had the power under [...]


URGENT ACTION ALERT! Arizona NDAA Nullification bill in trouble

PHOENIX (March 27, 2012) – In a surprising move, the Arizona House Rules Committee killed a bill that would help protect citizens of the Grand Canyon State from federal kidnapping. Only immediate action by Arizona residents can resurrect this crucial piece of legislation. The committee voted 5-4 to block passage of SB1182, which would “prohibit [...]


The Founders’ Constitution

Some people – including the former law instructor who now serves as President of the United States – believe that it is impossible to reconstruct the Constitution’s original meaning. As this book demonstrates, that view is substantially incorrect. The Original Constitution fills a void that has existed for a long time—the need for a clear, [...]


An Administration Gone Rogue

by Ron Paul Have certain parts of the Constitution become irrelevant, as a former Republican leader once told me at a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing? At the time, I was told that demanding a Congressional declaration of war before invading Iraq, as Article I Section 8 of the Constitution requires, was unnecessary and anachronistic. Congress [...]


State and local legislators speak out about anti-NDAA efforts

by Amy Ferrer, Bill of Rights Defense Committee Today, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, together with a transpartisan coalition of the Tenth Amendment Center and Demand Progress, hosted a teleconference on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the state and local efforts opposing it across the country. Four state and local elected officials [...]


Demolishing Due Process

by Ron Paul It is ironic but perhaps sadly appropriate that Attorney General Eric Holder would choose a law school, Northwestern University, to deliver a speech earlier this month in which he demolished what was left of the rule of law in America. In what history likely will record as a turning point, Attorney General [...]


Maine legislature gives final approval to anti-NDAA detention resolution

Maine legislature gives final approval to anti-NDAA detention resolution

AUGUSTA, Maine (March, 20, 2012) – Working at breakneck speed, the Maine legislature approved a resolution calling on the president and Congress to amend the National Defense Authorization Act to clarify that any provisions contained in it will not deprive United States citizens of the rights of due process. The Maine House passed HP1397 on [...]


NDAA: A True Legal Analysis

KrisAnne Hall Reviews the National Defense Authorization Act


Rand Paul to Bob McDonnell: Sign HB1160 and Reject Indefinite Detention!

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R., KY.) has asked Gov. Bob McDonnell to sign Delegate Bob Marshall’s bill barring Virginia government agencies and employees from aiding in unlimited federal detention of United States citizens without criminal charges or court hearings. (original signed letter here) ******* Dear Governor McDonnell: The Father of the Constitution and the architect [...]


Louisiana Tenth Amendment Center Kickoff Rally, Walt Garlington

Walt Garlington from the Louisiana State Sovereignty Committee spoke before the Louisiana Tenth Amendment Center on March 10, 2012.


New Hampshire House passes resolution affirming power to nullify

CONCORD, N.H. (March 14, 2012) – Last week, the New Hampshire House passed a Tenth Amendment resolution asserting the states’ powers under both the U.S. and New Hampshire Constitution, and affirming the principles of nullificatio HR25 passed on a voice vote and became House Session Law.  The House clerk will forward copies of the to [...]


TSA’s nude body scanners are ineffective

by Lindsey Needham via ConstitutionCampaign.org Jonathan Corbett, a scientist and engineer, recently exposed the inadequacies of the full body scanners used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Not only do these machines invade our privacy, but they fail to detect metallic objects that traditional metal detectors would spot easily. Corbett asserts, When the machines came [...]


Your state CAN and MUST stop DC!

Want to stop unconstitutional “laws,” regulations…and mandates? Join us at Nullify Now! Philadelphia on March 31st. Learn how your state CAN and MUST stop DC. Get all the info here: http://www.nullifynow.com/philadelphia/ ******* GOOD NEWS! Recently, the Washington Times reported on the growing rebellion in state legislatures – “17 states have enacted laws rejecting parts of [...]


Woods, Murphy, Boldin: Schiff Radio

Tom Woods Hosts Peter Schiff 3/5/12: Politics, Economy, Nullification Guest host Tom Woods is joined by economist Bob Murphy and Tenth Amendment Center founder Michael Boldin. Conventional wisdom is pilloried, mercilessly. http://www.tomwoods.com http://www.schiffradio.com


Sheriff Mack: The Spirit of Freedom is Alive!

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sheriff Richard Mack will be a featured speaker at Nullify Now! Philadelphia. Get your tickets online here – http://www.nullifynow.com/philadelphia/ – or by calling 888-71-TICKETS ******* Mack is interviewed before his speech at the recent event, Liberty Fest West


Utah legislature unanimously passes anti-NDAA detention resolution

Utah legislature unanimously passes anti-NDAA detention resolution

After some back-and-forth, and give-and-take, both the Utah House and Senate unanimously passed a compromise resolution addressing the detention provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act. SCR11 “expresses concern” over the indefinite detainment in the NDAA and “urges the United States Congress to clarify, or repeal if found necessary, Sections 1021 and 1022 of the [...]


Maryland Delegate Moves to Squash TSA Groping for Good

Alex Jones talks with Delegate Glen Glass and Legislative aide Aaron Jones of the Maryland House of Delegates. Glass has introduced legislation to stop TSA groping and would force the privatization of security at airports in the state. Glass has also introduced a bill that would allow Marylanders to opt out of the smart meter [...]


Rhode Island makes it 10 states fighting NDAA detention

Rhode Island makes it 10 states fighting NDAA detention

PROVIDENCE R.I. (March 7, 2012) – Rhode Island Rep. Dan Gordon presented a resolution to the House floor condemning detention provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act Tuesday, with a majority of his fellow representatives signing on as cosponsors. Gordon garnered 43 cosponsors for the H7916. It only needs 38 votes to pass the House. [...]


Arizona Senate to Feds: “Indefinite Detention” is not Welcome Here!

PHOENIX (March 5, 2012) – Efforts to block NDAA detention without due process got a big boost in Arizona. On March 1, the Arizona senate passed SB1182 by a 21-9 margin. The bill would prohibit any agency of the state from providing material support for or from participating in any way with the implementation of [...]