When defenders of liberty argue that governments shouldn’t tax their citizens, a common reply is, “In that case, who will build the roads?” There are plenty of good answers to that, explaining the various ways in which private industry might provide a better road network than governments do if left free. But there’s a question … Continue reading Don’t Ask ‘Who Will Build the Roads?’ Ask ‘Do We Even Want Roads
Alan DiPietro is an alpaca farmer in the town of Bolton, Massachusetts (pop: 5,376). He lives in an RV on the 34-acre property where he keeps his alpacas, and he sells their fleece to make a living. DiPietro wasn’t always a farmer. He previously worked as a chief engineer for iRobot, a company that makes … Continue reading How a Massachusetts Town Seized a Farmer’s $370k Property to Cover a $60k Tax Debt—and Kept the Change
In 2023, more than half of states will be raising their minimum wage. While this may sound like a recipe for disaster, recent reporting has demonstrated that it is not expected to have a significant impact on employment or wages. The reason is straightforward: wages for low-skilled jobs have risen in recent months amid strong … Continue reading Why Do Wages Rise? Not Because of Minimum Wage Laws, New Data Show
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have purposefully avoided mentioning the right to life Sunday in an abortion speech as she referenced the Declaration of Independence. Harris spoke in Tallahassee, Florida, on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the monumental Supreme Court case overturned in June 2022. “America is a promise,” Harris said. “It is a promise … Continue reading Kamala Harris Omits ‘Right to Life’ Referencing Declaration of Independence, Swipes at DeSantis
One of the comforts of growing older is knowing that some things will never change. Sports fans will always argue over the designated hitter rule and over who was the best heavyweight boxer of all-time (Muhammad Ali). Movie fans will never agree which Godfather movie was better, the first or the second (the first.) And … Continue reading Joseph Goebbels’ Own Words Show He Loved Socialism and Saw It as ‘the Future’
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and 46 of her Senate colleagues introduced the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This legislation would establish a permanent prohibition on federal funding for abortion, replacing the current restrictions with a single, government-wide standard. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) led the introduction of the bill.“I’ve always advocated for pro-life policies that give voice to the voiceless … Continue reading Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Permanently Ban Taxpayer Funding for Abortions
In case you missed it, WPA Intelligence released a poll, commissioned by Club for Growth PAC, on hypothetical 2024 Presidential candidates. The polling found that Ron DeSantis holds a 3 point lead over Joe Biden, while Biden leads Donald Trump by 7 points. NBC’s Marc Caputo wrote an exclusive report on the findings. “More Americans are learning … Continue reading DeSantis Beats Biden, Biden Beats Trump; Poll
Congressman Roy (TX-21), joined by several of his House colleagues, introduced legislation to prohibit U.S. funding for the World Health Organization.The “No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act” would prohibit the United States from providing assessed or voluntary to the WHO. Congressman Roy had the following to say about this legislation: Funneling millions … Continue reading Chip Roy introduces legislation to end US funding for UN World Health Organization
Congressman Roy (TX-21) introduced the Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act to prevent the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from owning land in the United States. The Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act will ensure that United States land never comes under the control of the CCP by prohibiting the purchase of U.S. public or … Continue reading Chip Roy introduces legislation to protect American land from Chinese Communist Party buyup
Paul Gessing, a property owner and taxpayer advocate in the City of Albuquerque, and Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque have filed a lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional gift of taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood in New Mexico. Last year, in a fit of outrage over a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, the Albuquerque City Council … Continue reading New Lawsuit: Albuquerque vote to give taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood violates New Mexico Constitution
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