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January 2018

January 10, 2018

This is the Most Basic Act of Self-Governance and — Good News — You Can Probably Do It

Here's why you should not neglect this very basic freedom.

January 10, 2018

One Issue Both the Right and the Left Should Support – and Now

Even in this divided time, we should all agree on this.

January 03, 2018

How a Convention of States Works… in Less than 60 Seconds

It might seem complicated, but here's the scoop -- in one minute.

January 03, 2018

The Supreme Court Might Soon Infringe of States’ Rights Again – Here’s How

The states shouldn’t have to beg the feds to create their own laws that have...

December 2017

December 27, 2017

Here’s an Idea: Let’s Require Accountability from Those who ‘Serve’

Okay, let's get this right.

December 27, 2017

No There Was No Christmas Shutdown, but Congress Faces Same Crisis Next Month: ‘It’s Maddening’

Well, this is annoying.

December 27, 2017

5 Tips for Improving Public Discourse

The Golden Rule really does apply in political conversations, too.

December 21, 2017

Guess What the #1 Government Problem Was in 2017?

Is this what you would think?

December 19, 2017

4 Reasons We Should Have Congressional Term Limits and Do It Now

It is difficult to overstate the extent to which term limits would change Congress.

December 19, 2017

Feds Spend $3 million to Try to Make the US More like the Netherlands

There's a reason we don't live in Europe.

December 19, 2017

You’ll Never Guess Who’s Quietly Working to Undermine Trump’s Agenda

It's hard to drain the swamp when this keeps happening.

November 2017

November 28, 2017

A Democratic Senator Tried to Hide This from the Public, But We Found Out Anyway

Federal officials will go to great lengths to hide their luxurious lifestyles from the American...

October 2017

October 30, 2017

Washington Has Its Hand On Your Throat – Here’s How to Shake That Hand Off

It's a solution the Founders gave us.

October 18, 2017

No, Liberals, the Government Should Not Regulate Sales of Cell Phones to Kids (Or, Why The Nanny-State Doesn’t Work)

Seeking to keep kids off smartphones by prohibiting smartphone sales to minors is like seeking...

October 18, 2017

Want to Really Help the Disadvantaged? Here’s the ‘Right’ Way to Do It

Don't listen to liberals.

October 18, 2017

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Has a Great Idea on What to Do If You’re Frustrated with the Federal Government

Don't be dismayed. Watch this instead.

October 18, 2017

Of Course Hillary’s Against A Nation-Wide Grassroots Movement that Will Dismantle Big Government

Who decides that policy: Washington, or the people?

August 2017

August 30, 2017

Feds to Spend Nearly $200,000 Analyzing Tweets about E-Cigarettes

You ever feel like the taxes you pay just go all up in smoke? You...

August 30, 2017

Conservative Surge Puts GOP in Control of States at 95-Year High

Here's a map that will give you hope!

August 30, 2017

Despite Big Promises, We Still Have Tax Reform Trouble

If Congress won’t ease the financial burden on this and future generations of Americans, We...

August 30, 2017

DeMint: It’s Time to Rein in a Bloated Government

It's past time.

August 30, 2017

Veterans Affairs Hospitals Now Have Wait-Lists for Doctors… Yes, Really

Want an example of government failure?

August 24, 2017

Revenge of the Swamp: Former Advisors Hide Secret Anti-Trump Messages in Resignation Letters

The letters spelled "IMPEACH."

August 16, 2017

IRS Just Rehired 213 Employees Ousted for Falsifying Documents, Avoiding Taxes, Or Stealing

Really, what must an employee do to get fired these days?

August 08, 2017

Republican Donor Sues the GOP Over their Broken Repeal/Replace Promise

We understand his frustration, but there's a better way.

August 03, 2017

How Ivanka’s ‘Paid Family Leave’ is Admirable but Unconstitutional

Any public official who seeks to “make America great again” must start with an allegiance...

August 03, 2017

Okay, So We Admit It: Here’s ONE Downside to Article V

There’s a fundamental problem in Washington, according to Tom Coburn.

July 2017

July 31, 2017

Unauthorized Spying Bombshell: Obama Admin’s ‘Police State Tactics’ Even Worse Than Previously Thought

Well, this isn't good.

July 31, 2017

3 Government ‘Solutions’ that Have Failed Miserably

In their passion to achieve a government-crafted utopia, the liberal/progressive movement often does more harm...

July 19, 2017

You Can’t Complain about a Lack of Power Until You Use the Power the Founders Gave You

Three-quarters of Americans believe they have too little influence in Washington politics.