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Sackett v. EPA Headed to the Supreme Court
Between acts of the legislative branch and regulations of branches of the executive branch, due process is being run out of town on...
Congress Gave the President Sweeping New Power to Detain Americans Indefinitely
If you're like me, you've been looking for some definitive analysis of exactly what Congress did regarding the detainee policy in the conference...
Read moreFeinstein Introduces Due Process Guarantee Act
On December 15, just hours after the Senate had passed the compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senator Diane Feinstein...
Read moreChristian Leaders React to Death of Outspoken Atheist Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens, the outspoken atheist columnist and author who took delight in ridiculing the Christian faith and its adherents, but who also shared...
Read moreMSNBC Retracts Romney KKK Smear
MSNBC tried connecting GOP contender Mitt Romney to the KKK early this week, but wound up with egg on its face and was...
Read moreRights Activists “Appalled” as Senate Passes Prison Without Trial Bill
Despite protests that the legislation will negate centuries old rights guaranteed by the Constitution, the Senate Thursday passed a bill authorizing the arrest and...
Read moreCongress Negotiates Spending Deal; Now Focused on Tax Cut
There never seems to be a dull moment in the United States Congress, which has neared a government shutdown several times in the...
Read moreAttorney General to Begin “Thorough” Review of State Voting Laws
The Obama administration's quixotic quest to completely strip the states of their sovereignty has now turned its lance on the right of states...
Read moreDebate: Bachmann, Santorum Say Attack Iran; Paul Warns That’s Overreacting
Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul engaged in sharp exchanges during the December 15 Fox News debate with fellow GOP presidential candidates Minnesota Congresswoman...
Read moreNearly 50% of U.S. Schools Failed No Child Left Behind Standards
Nearly half of America’s public schools failed to meet federal standards under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law in school year 2010-2011....
Read moreArkansas School Permits Display of Nativity Scene
Despite the excitement and anticipation for the Christmas season that pervades the nation every year, the religious element of the holiday continues to...
Read moreHuman Rights Watch Report Slams Alabama Immigration Law
As if the complaints of the federal government aren’t enough, the new immigration statute passed by the state of Alabama is now coming...
Read moreSupreme Court to Hear Challenge to Arizona Immigration Law
On Monday, the justices of the Supreme Court were very busy issuing orders and approving petitions. Already having committed themselves to considering...
Read moreBill of Rights Day: a Day of Celebration or of Mourning?
The Cato Institute’s newspaper ad reminding citizens that December 15th was Bill of Rights Day summarized the desperate shape those first ten amendments to the...
Read moreDebate: Gingrich Blasted on Freddie Mac by Bachmann and Paul
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was roasted on charges of influence peddling at Freddie Mac by Congressmen Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann at...
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