By: Laura Meyers Dating can be hard. What should you wear? Where should you go? What if the other person smells bad? What if you smell bad? But you know when dating get’s really hard? Monetary policy. So, if and when you find your liberty-loving soulmate, it’s important to keep things fun. Here are some…
Ulbricht Wasn’t Convicted On Murder-For-Hire by Avens O’Brien On Friday, 31-year-old Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison without parole following his February conviction of the following seven counts: Distributing OR aiding and abetting the distribution of narcotics. (Aiding and abetting means knowingly assisting in the commission of a crime, even if he didn’t…
Contenders Have Much in Common With Legendary Wrestlers by Josh Guckert Recently, America’s Liberty PAC released one of the most interesting presidential ads in recent memory, portraying the Senate debate on NSA spying as if it were a professional wrestling event. As amusing as it was, it got us thinking about the 2016 election and…
By Matthew Crist If you owned a private business and 89% of your customers did not approve of how you ran the business, did not like your product, and did not like you, then you would promptly go out of business. Furthermore, if you continually missed deadlines, harmed your clients, and ignored your clients requests…
Others Rise and Fall, But Paul Consistently Near the Top in Iowa by Josh Guckert The newest Iowa poll conducted by The Des Moines Register reflects a trend which has been ongoing since polling for this cycle began. Rand Paul, in second place at 10%, is well within the margin of error of the lead, currently held…
You Should Check Out Voice & Exit Conference in Austin: Here’s 7 Reasons Why By Avens O’Brien This June 20th & 21st, a large community of innovative, creative individuals will be gathering in Austin, Texas to attend the Voice & Exit festival. Here’s seven reasons you should get your ticket, book your flight and “Exit”…
Muslim boys high school soccer team refuses to play against team with 2 girls on it, girls sit out. By: Ryan Carrillo A boys high school soccer team from ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) Private Islamic High School refused to finish a match against another team because they had two female players. Robert F….
Government Will “Protect the Children” From Carbonated Drinks by Josh Guckert This week, the Davis City Council voted unanimously to make milk and water the “default beverages” for kids’ meals. The ordinance would mandate, under threat of a fine, that restaurants market only water or milk (rather than sodas) as the companion drinks to food options…
By Matthew Crist Aesop’s fable of the Tortoise and the Hare has something to teach us about the current showdown between Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul regarding the PATRIOT Act and USA FREEDOM Act. Back in April, I wrote about Mitch McConnell’s attempt to squeak through an extension of the PATRIOT Act. Since that article, a great deal…
By: Laura Meyers Canadian women are rejoicing “No taxation with menstruation!” As of July 1 this year in Canada, feminine hygiene products will no longer have a federal goods and services tax. Three months ago, the No Tax on Tampons campaign was launched and sponsored by the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada. Since then, the…