Suburban homes have erupted into flames after a Yuma-based Harrier military jet crashed into a California neighborhood. The jet was seeing flying close to the ground shortly before the crash; the pilot was able to eject in time. Between three and four homes were impacted and eight have been evacuated. Daniel Urias was among those…
By Michael Bastasch U.S. electricity rates are set to rise more than 10 percent by 2020 because of onerous federal environmental regulations on coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis by American Action Forum. This means consumers could be forced to pay $150 more each year for electricity due to Obama administration power plant regulations….
By Blake Neff Common Core supporters are hailing Tuesday’s primary elections as a major victory, as candidates campaigning on their opposition to the new multi-state standards went down to defeat in several states. In South Dakota, incumbent pro-Common Core Gov. Dennis Daugaard easily dispatched a challenge from Lora Hubbel with over 80 percent of the…
Austin Petersen speaks with Connor Boyack, a leading Mormon libertarian and children’s author. Boyack’s book “The Tuttle Twins Learn About ‘The Law’” – which can be purchased at tuttletwins.com – is designed to help homeschoolers and other liberty-minded parents introduce their children to the thinking of Frédéric Bastiat. Boyack talks about his work combating forcible…
People across America are becoming more proactive about their safety. The slow response times of law enforcement are one motivating factor, while some feel being armed will help deter mass shootings. No state has taken a more active stance than Washington. The rate for people practicing their right to carry is now higher than almost…
A recent study has revealed an unfortunate side effect of our floundering economy. A stagnant job market and staggering student loan debt has left struggling young people with little recourse other than to save money where they can, no matter how embarrassing the measures. It’s now estimated that one-third of people 18 to 34 years…
Michael Burns is a member of Cop Block – a decentralized network of activists who videotape the activities of police officers to promote police accountability. A member of Cop Block Central Florida, Burns was sitting in his car filming Lakeland police when a police officer approached his vehicle. “I had a call that you’ve been…
HOUSTON, TX–Two men approached NeyKeyia Parker on the night of April 21st as she was loading her 5-year-old son in her friend’s car. The men failed to identify themselves as officers but proceeded to go about grabbing Parker, trying to force her out of the car. Fortunately, Parker’s friend had the wherewithal to record the…
A recent poll compiled by Gallup reveals some telling things about the Democratic party. The study shows that 13 percent of Democrats believe cheating on your spouse is morally acceptable, compared to 1 percent of Republicans. For a party that claims to be the champion of women’s rights, prominent Democrats have shown little respect historically…
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a constitutional amendment that supposedly protects our democracy by enabling politicians to legislate the way Americans associate and speak about our political leaders. The amendment, written by Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and co-sponsored by 41 senators, would allow Congress to regulate “the amount of contributions to…