When America’s first red light camera system was installed in Jackson, Mississippi in 1992, it was hailed as the beginning …
This Vet Imprisoned for Digging Ponds on His Land Died. Now His Widow Continues the Fight.
The name of a Navy veteran may be cleared after he was convicted, fined, and imprisoned for digging ponds in …
Great Moments in Washington Waste
Every so often, I’ll see a story (or sometimes even just a photo, a court decision, or a phrase) that sums up the …
New US Army uniform just like the old (very old) uniform
The US Army has announced its new service uniform and it’s a retro throwback to the uniform of World War II. …
Florida city to seize man’s house for not cutting lawn
Jim Ficken is a 69-year-old retiree living in a modest two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Dunedin, Florida. It’s about half an …
How it turned out: The History of Gun Control and Crime in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK
“We know that other countries in response to one mass shooting have managed to craft laws that almost eliminate mass …
This type of BS environmentalism is killing farmers
My friend in Australia, Topher Field is a political activist. He doesn’t have a political label, he just rails against …
Americans flee traditional health coverage because of privacy concerns
Did you know your medical privacy is seriously compromised when you sign that clipboard form at the doctor’s office? That’s …
Maria Butina — More Maxwell Smart than James Bond
The Cold War years of the 1960s gave rise to two very different cinematic characterizations of spies – the debonair …
Neutralizing a Tyrannical Government
CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour caused a lot of dentures to end up on the floor recently when she …
How coyotes cross the border
“You have guys that come through here that do this for a living…they bring groups across, they bring drugs across.” …
Right to Know: A Historical Guide to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Information has taken on a whole new meaning in the digital age, a time when sensitive data is either too …
The Curious Case of Julian Assange
Last week, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was dragged from the Ecuadorean embassy in London by a phalanx of British police …
To control how people think, control how they talk
“He.” “She.” “They.” Have you ever given a moment’s thought to your everyday use of these pronouns? It has probably …
The only reason we know about mass surveillance by the government is because of journalists who relied on informants leaking classified information at great personal risk
When you get right down to it, the only reason the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was ever adopted in …
Excellent 2nd Amendment Opinion Lasts Just One Week
As the saying goes, “it was great while it lasted.” On Friday, March 29th U.S. District Court Judge Roger Benitez issued an …
Are “Red Flag Laws” a Solution in Search of a Problem?
By Bob BarrIn the aftermath of the February 2018 mass murder at a Parkland, Florida high school, it became readily …
This Veteran, Who Supplied Water to Firefighters, Went to Prison for Digging Ponds
UPDATE: SCOTUS overturned decision upholding Robertson’s conviction and remanded the case so that the indictment could be dismissed and the …
If you want to see an example of failed socialism – go to an Indian reservation
Native American @mikaela_bearpaw PERFECTLY explains why government dependence destroys communities & cultures. She says, “I want my children to inherit …
The Valor of Travis Atkins, Newest Recipient of the Medal of Honor
March 24th was National Medal of Honor Day, and on March 27th 2019, another gallant American was awarded the nation’s …
The Accidental Genius of the Electoral College
It was built to favor the ruling class but it ends up restraining all power In response to Donald Trump’s …
Understanding the Trade Deficit
by Dan Mitchell In January, I shared a short video about protectionism, which expanded on some analysis from a one-minute video from last year. Today, …
The Facts About Gun Control and Homicide Rates
Are there really fewer homicides in countries with gun control? Are other countries besides the United States dealing with mass …
5 Environmental predictions that were epically wrong (Thank goodness!)
Promoters of the Green New Deal know that the only way for their radical agenda to become reality is if …
Bayonet drops through Guard’s foot. He doesn’t miss a beat.
Man alive, these guards are amazing! The Tomb of the Unknowns, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, …
Gun Control Humor
I shared some socialism humor yesterday to start the weekend, so let’s end the weekend by adding to our collection of satire about gun …
DNA Is Government’s Best Friend, And In Arizona, It May Soon Belong To Government
By Bob Barr The chemical DNA — or as it is more scientifically but less-commonly known, deoxyribonucleic acid — was …
What an Old Sears Roebuck Catalogue Teaches Us About Gun Control
As I write these words, a reproduction of the 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalogue, published in 1968 by Chelsea House, sits …
Gun Background Checks: How the State Came To Decide Who Can and Cannot Buy a Firearm
Prior to 1968, most adults in the United States could purchase a firearm without state interference. Guns were available in local …
The Greatest Constitutional Crisis Since the Civil War by Conrad Black
From American Greatness: The most immense and dangerous public scandal in American history is finally cracking open like a ripe …