Day 2: Simulated Convention of States – Quick Take by Duane Quam from Minnesota
I’m here in Colonial Williamsburg with representatives from all fifty states who are experiencing the historic Simulated Convention of States.
Day 1: What’s going on in Colonial Williamsburg at the Simulated Convention of States
Just arrived in Colonial Williamsburg for the Convention of States Simulated Convention. #COSSIM #historybeingmade A photo posted by Nancy French (@nancyjanefrench) on Sep 21, 2016 at 2:22pm PDT It’s fun when a plan comes together.
Why I forgot to introduce myself at the Simulated Convention of States
Embed from Getty Images This is a big week for me and for America. I’m here at historic Simulated Convention of States in Colonial Williamsburg, where state legislators from all over the nation are debating possible amendments to the Constitution. They’ve been in committee meetings all day, discussing various ways to restrain the federal government by […]
HISTORIC: Simulated Convention of States commissioners wrangle over proposed amendments to the Constitution
Today began as all conferences do – with hot coffee, warm conversation, and an assortment of breakfast pastries. But what happened next here in Williamsburg, Virginia made the Simulated Convention of States a “conference” like none other. The one hundred and thirty four commissioners from all fifty states left their breakfast tables and began the […]
Missouri stands by Constitution, becomes 11th state to allow citizens to carry a firearm without a permit
Embed from Getty Images The governor of Missouri tried to block citizens from their constitutional right to bear arms but thankfully, the state legislature protected that right, overriding his veto to deny permit-less carry.
Crybully gets owned by a Lyft driver and dropped off on the sidewalk
Embed from Getty Images This video will make your day!
An Ivy League school is putting feminine hygiene products in men’s bathrooms because everyone menstruates?
Embed from Getty Images The following story is not from The Onion even though it will be extremely hard to tell the difference.
Only in America: Now George Washington’s name is offensive
Embed from Getty Images Only in America, and more accurately, only in California, could the name “George Washington” trigger such ill feelings that the only solution is to remove it from public school buildings so as not to upset the children. But that’s exactly what San Francisco Board of Education President Matt Haney wants to […]
Black Lives Matter forces veteran special-ed teacher to do something outrageous
This is so unbelievable, and you’ll have to read it twice before it makes any sense and even then you’re left with your head shaking.
Why is the federal government stockpiling military weapons for its non-military agencies?
A new report by a government watchdog group has tracked the weaponry expenditures of the federal government and found $1.48 billion in “military-style equipment” purchases for 67 of its non-military agencies.