I read an article written by Michael Farris, the founder and chair of HSLDA – the Home School Legal Defense Association. In it he discussed the case made by government lawyers representing Attorney General Eric Holder during the court hearing for the Romeike family. You may remember the Romeike’s sought political asylum in the United [...]
The NHTSA proposed regulation to mandate that black box technology be placed in every new vehicle. A needed technology or an invasion of privacy?
Senator Patrick Leahy will introduce a bill rewrite to the Senate Judiciary Committee that would allow federal warrantless access to email.
I’ve written previously about Behavioral economics, a field I’m about to study for a MSc in, and how behavioral economics isn’t necessarily a left-winged science but instead can be used both to defend limited government and fiscal discipline (it’s hard to have one without the other btw). A short introduction to those unfamiliar with the [...]
By John Hendrickson The Wall Street Journal declared that 2011 was “the year of school choice.” School choice, which offers more freedom and opportunities in education for families while improving the educational structure, is still currently on the march as many states are pursuing educational reforms. The school choice movement demonstrates the power of ideas [...]
There is always a tendency to overreact after a tragedy like what we saw in Aurora, CO. It happened after Columbine. It happened after Virginia Tech. There is already calls to pull the Dark Knight Rising from theaters, ban costumes, and the most alarming a call for more gun control. A couple of quick thoughts. [...]
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Techology/Human Factors/Behavioral Sciences Division released a report this past winter. In it they claim “more than 2,600 terrorist events occurred in the United States between 1970 and 2008.” Rob Port of the SayAnything Blog says this doesn’t pass the “smell test.” That’s an absurd amount of “terrorism” that [...]
By Congressman Tom Latham Our great experiment in liberty and independence turns a year older this week, but the freedoms we celebrate remain as timeless and universal as they were in 1776 when our Founding Fathers approved the Declaration of Independence. As you get ready to enjoy some time with family and friends, parades, barbecue [...]
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement to commemorate the 236th birthday of our nation: “Tomorrow as celebrations of Independence Day light up our great nation, may we remember the sacrifices of those who have fought to protect our Liberty,” said King. “Let us also look forward to the great future in [...]
Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Moderation by definition is not about obeying a law, but using restraint where there is no law. It applies to matters of personal conscience and choice. This is easy to illustrate. There is no moderate position on abortion. You either [...]
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