A friendly Reminder

Do you really own your land, or are you merely permitted to use it under government rules? While property ownership is central to the American Dream, growing taxes, zoning laws, and regulations increasingly limit how owners may use their land. Using a local government effort to ban RVs as permanent housing, this article examines property rights, liberty, and due process—and asks whether ownership without control is ownership at all.

While doing research last week I came across a term that was new to me. The term is “menticide” which means “murdering of the mind.” According to the Oxford Dictionary, “menticide” is “The undermining or destruction of a person's mind or will, especially by systematic means… and is a characteristic activity of totalitarian regimes.” Totalitarian regimes historically achieve and maintain control over a population targeted for enslavement by means of menticide, which is accompl

Obstruction of Injustice is NOT a Crime by Jake MacAulay For two years we heard the drumbeat of “Collusion, Collusion” Now, we keep hearing the phrase “Obstruction of Justice.” I’m curious about this phrase and I think it deserves some examination.   “Obstruction of justice” is what they call a “process crime” and falls into the same category as “contempt of court,” and “perjury.”  These acts are prosecuted because they are considered to harm the public interest in the functi

Can a single district judge order everyone in the country to do something? What are the limits on the powers federal judges can exercise? While the case United State v. CASA is about birthright citizenship, the question before the court is how far does a district judge’s power extend. Birthright citizenship has been a very hot topic for the last few years. When Donald Trump signed an executive order that quoted both the Constitution of the United States and federal law, claim

Why do local governments care so much about how we build our homes? When are building permits constitutional, and when do they go too far? Are excessive permit fees a violation of the Takings Clause? In poker there’s a move called “Buying the pot.” This is when one person makes a very large bet in an attempt to discourage others from continuing the hand. But what if we’re not talking poker? What if we’re talking permit fees for the use of your own land? That is exactly what G

Join the Institute on the Constitution and Privacy Academy for two powerful November events focused on restoring liberty and protecting privacy. Learn the constitutional foundations of freedom with Larry Mayo on Nov. 13, then discover five practical steps to exit the surveillance state on Nov. 19. Together, these sessions connect timeless principles with modern tools to safeguard your rights—both online and off.

Many people believe the Bible is unclear on the issue of capital punishment—as if they could substantiate either viewpoint, believing either position could be justified. Is such the case?

Are U.S. gun manufacturers to blame for Mexican drug cartels? Can Mexico sue U.S. gun manufacturers for the criminal use of their products? Does the Protection of the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act mean what it says? Cities and states have been trying to put gun manufacturers out of business for decades with frivolous lawsuits, blaming them for the criminal use of their products. This got to be such a problem that Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. No

It took more than 20 years, but the REAL ID Act of 2005 is finally being enforced. While several people have talked about the requirements for a REAL ID, and whether or not they even need one, I haven’t heard anyone ask one very important question: Is it legal?

The question of if and when parents should be allowed to opt their children out of certain activities and curriculum in public schools has been raging for quite a while. With our society’s rapidly changing standards, the need for parents to oversee and control the upbringing of their children has become even more important.

The Bible’s test for the veracity of genuine faith is the absence of racism. John 13:35 says, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jesus’ command here stems beyond loving our own kind.

How many of you know about the Johnson Amendment? Because if you’ve ever donated to a church or other charity, you’ve been impacted by it. This limitation on freedom of speech has been in effect for over 70 years. Now the House of Representatives is trying to remedy this infringement.