Judge to IRS Defense: “You Don’t Really Mean That, Right?”
In Z Street v. Koskinen, the IRS argued it should be able to discriminate for nine months before anyone is allowed to sue them. The absurdity of their argument literally made the judges gasp in disbelief. The case involved Z Street, one of the organizations that experienced long delays for no other reason than its […]
There Is a Better Way
On Thursday, a 31-year-old woman and a young child were shot in Baltimore, making May the bloodiest month in fifteen years. However, the city’s police have responded by arresting fewer people. The number of people booked has plummeted, now that Freddie Gray’s death — and consequent street riots — have created more scrutiny for the […]
“Conservatism Is on the Rise” – Mark Meckler on The Schilling Show
Mark Meckler was a guest on The Schilling Show last week, where he discussed the Convention of States Project with host Rob Schilling. Mark discussed the recent victory in Alabama, ongoing efforts in Virginia, and countered some main points of opposition. Listen to Mark’s segment starting at the ten-and-a-half-minute mark. The remarkable thing about the […]
Can Marco Rubio Make Peace With Conservatives on Immigration?
Marco Rubio could have reason to regret supporting the Gang of Eight immigration reform bill in 2013. As he looks toward the White House, however, he may be able to recover the trust of conservatives if he 1) remains honest and open about his views and 2) clearly lays out an alternative plan. Ken McIntyre […]
The Looming ‘Security Cliff’: The Senate Faces the Patriot Act
Should a government that can already seize your bank account for very little reason be allowed to also collect your phone records with as little justification? Our legislative body is over one “cliff” and on another as the main provisions of The Patriot Act are set to expire June 1. The Senate, up against needs to address Americans’ […]
A Tribute to the Men and Women of America’s Armed Forces
The following tribute was written by a Vietnam veteran who is serving as a Convention of States supporter. It is especially appropriate to share on Memorial Day. Information about the Convention of States nationwide effort to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government can be found here. It was a bright, sunny afternoon […]
Victory! Alabama Passes Convention of States Application
The Alabama state motto is “We dare defend our rights,” and that sentiment was on display yesterday in the Alabama State Capitol. Yesterday afternoon, Alabama joined Florida, Georgia, and Alaska in passing the Convention of States application to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. The Senate passed HJR 112 in the early […]
It’ll Take More Than Mockery To Get Texas To Trust The Federal Government
Texas Governor Greg Abbott set off a firestorm… of ridicule. When he discovered military exercises would be conducted in 7 states – including Texas – over the summer in one of the biggest peacetime military exercises in six decades, he knew Texans were going to have questions. After all, residents of Houston can still remember […]
Left to Rot by Government Employees
It’s hard to live in America and ignore the stories of police brutality… some undoubtedly exaggerated, some tragically true. But here’s what’s undeniable: government employees enjoy immunity from gross and tragic incompetence in ways never would be allowed in the private sector. Meet UC San Diego student Daniel Chong. Three years ago he was at […]
2016 Race: Why a Tea Party President is a Real Possibility
When the Tea Party began in 2009, even those of us at the heart of the movement couldn’t have predicted how it would permanently alter America’s political landscape. Just six years later, it’s undeniably at the heart of American politics in spite of countless attacks from the political establishment and from the national media. Because […]