The Struggle for American Independence: The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the colonies to determine a concerted response to the Intolerable Acts.
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Tenther Tuesday Episode 38: Nullify no Matter who Sits on the Supreme Court
Today is day 537 that the GOP has failed to repeal Obamacare, or gun control, or end mass, warrantless surveillance… But states and individuals continue to take action to push back. Mike Maharrey (follow) and Michael Boldin (follow) discuss some recent wins for the nullification movement, and comment on the hype over the new Supreme Court nominee.
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Fighting the Surveillance State in My Own Back Yard: Interview with Scott Horton
“Scott and I talked about the city’s lawsuit against me in an effort to keep “mobile surveillance cameras” secret and my recent second-round victory in court.”
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Nullification in Action: Hemp Products Spotted in Kentucky Grocery Chain Despite Federal Prohibition
I recently spotted some illegal hemp products prominently displayed at my local grocery store.
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New Article Shows How 18th Century Law Helps Us Understand the Constitution
A new article shows how we can use 18th century law books to answer constitutional questions
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Judge Napolitano: Kavanaugh is the Establishment Pick
On Fox and Friends this morning, Napolitano said: “The Washington establishment, sometimes known as the swamp, wanted Judge Kavanaugh,” said Napolitano. “I am disappointed in the president because this is not the type of person he said he would pick. Justice [Neil] Gorsuch was. This person is at the heart and soul of the D.C.…
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Action Alert: Help California Limit Surveillance Powers, Support SB1186
SB1186 needs to pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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The Constitution and War Powers: Jefferson vs the Barbary Pirates
Some people want you to believe that Thomas Jefferson waged war on the Barbary pirates without congressional approval – but they’re either ignorant or lying.
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Now in Effect: North Carolina Law Takes First Step to Legalize Raw Milk
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 5, 2018) – Last week, the North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a farm bill that includes provisions legalizing limited raw milk for human consumption in the state. This takes a first step towards nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice.
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The Struggle for American Independence: The Intolerable Acts
As the British seek vengeance upon Boston, they hope that their policies would do much to isolate patriot sentiments in Boston from the other colonies, preventing interference from other places. However, this episode expresses why such a plan backfired in a monumental way.
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