Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-2-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Ken Ivory, president of the American Lands Council and Mark McDougal, executive director of Ruth Harbor.

Practical Federalism Forum in Des Moines on May 16th

Following a successful New Hampshire conference, American Principles Project is moving on to Iowa to host its 2nd “Practical Federalism Forum” on May 16th.

Convention of the States Resolution Passes Iowa House

The Iowa House of Representatives passed HJR 8 on a 54-43 vote calling for a convention of the states in order to limit the power of the federal government.

Rick Perry Touts Texas Policies, Federalism to Dallas County Republicans

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry highlighted Texas’ economic record, called for the 10th Amendment to be respected and critiqued Obama’s Iran policy.

Arne Duncan’s Latest Education Power Grab from States

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan wants to phase out the authority of States to define modified academic achievement standards and develop alternate assessments.

Federalism and the Future of Constitutional Government

To restore traditional federalism, states as well as the people will have to repent of progressivism and return to the principles of the Constitution.

Practical Federalism Forum (Watch Live)

Watch Practical Federalism: How the Federal Government Is Silencing the People on live online from Southern New Hampshire University 11/22/14 at 10:00 am.

Interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Sam Clovis

Sam Clovis, a Republican candidate running for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat, agreed to have an interview with Caffeinated Thoughts’ editor Shane Vander Hart.

Should States Lower Blood Alcohol Content to Determine Drunk Driving?

Should state legislatures lower the blood alcohol content levels from .08 to .05 in order to reduce alcohol-related crashes?

DOMA is in Trouble

The Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, appears to be in jeopardy based on Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s line of questions to attorney Paul Clement.

How Will Mike Pence Govern?

When looking at 2016 one has to consider new Indiana Governor Mike Pence, but how will he handle conservative legislation that is deemed controversial?

District-Level Race to the Top: School Districts Beholden to the Feds

I blogged at Truth in American Education late last month about the…

Santorum Battles Romney Over RomneyCare and Ron Paul Over Abortion

Rick Santorum had spirited exchanges with Mitt Romney and Ron Paul at the CNN-Southern Republican Debate in Charleston, SC.

The Growing Tide Against National Education Standards

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) met last week in Scottsdale, AZ. …

Thomas Jefferson Argued for Local and Parental Control of Education

The call for local control of education and for parental control is…

Rick Santorum in Des Moines Discusses Right to Work, Social Conservatism, and Education

Prospective 2012 Presidential Candidate, former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) met with members…