The Canadian Trucker Protest Is Working. Here’s Why.
We should all be inspired by our brothers and sisters up north.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Case Has a Happy Ending
Legal battles against the government don’t often have a happy ending – but we’re so glad that in Carole Hinders’ case, it did! In 2013, IRS agents showed up at Carole’s door and told her they had seized all the money in the bank account for her business, Mrs. Lady’s Mexican Food. But they didn’t […]
Colorado Starts Reforming Civil Asset Forfeiture Law
Finally, some common sense may come to civil asset forfeiture law! Newly-elected Senator Laura Woods has proposed a law that would keep police in Colorado from seizing assets unless the person is convicted of a crime. The premise is simple: “Guilty people will lose the fruits of their crimes, but innocent people will get their […]
Justice Department Claims it Had No Idea It Hacked Sharyl Attkisson’s Computers
Sharyl Attkisson has long been bringing attention to the hypocrisy, lies, and scandals of President Obama’s administration. She’s done such a good job, it appears, that they hacked her computers to keep track of her investigations. It all started with “Fast and Furious.” After winning an Emmy for breaking the scandal and subsequent reporting on […]
Reporter Won’t Pay Taxes Until IRS Truth Comes Out
Are you fed up with your tax money being misspent while the government that collects them tramples on citizens’ rights? When the IRS scandal broke, one man decided enough was enough — and he hasn’t paid taxes since. Daily Caller reporter Patrick Howley has refused to pay taxes since the public learned about the IRS […]
Tactical Urbanism: City-Dwellers Not Waiting for Government to Get Act Together
How many times have you tried to find parking in the city, only to end up standing there, scratching your head at the confusing sign that explains when the space is available? Is it Monday between 8 and 9, a leap year, or is it even legal to park here? Some enterprising citizens of New […]
Standoff at Nevada Ranch: America Is Ready to Resist
Protesters at Cliven Bundy’s ranch in Nevada faced off with federal agents this past weekend, sending the message that overreaching government power can be resisted. You’ve seen the news: A video showing the protestors at the Bundy ranch taking on federal agents went viral. A dispute about grazing fees had been escalating for over 20 years […]
How Could the IRS Scandal NOT Happen? A Weekly Feature in Rasmussen
While the investigations are important, they beg the bigger question: How could such a thing happen? The better question, though, being aware of the inherent survival instinct in each of us, is how could such a thing not happen? The majority of the groups targeted have as part of their missions, if not explicitly, at […]
Mark Meckler’s Column at Rasmussen Reports – A new weekly feature
I’ve been given the privilege of writing a weekly political commentary column at Rasmussen Reports. Scott Rasmussen is the best pollster in the business, and it’s really a privilege to have this opportunity. Each week, we’ll feature a link to the column here. This weeks commentary is about why it’s so important for regular citizens […]
Too Young to be Intimidated?
Gavin Rollins looked out into the audience and saw few familiar faces. The city council chamber was packed with people listening attentively as his opponent presented his ideas for city government. “I have thirty years of experience in business, creating budgets,” Rollins’ opponent said. Some of the audience members nodded in approval, and Rollins’ throat […]