By William L. Kovacs This question was first asked at the Constitutional Convention. While there is the occasional politician who asks it during a campaign, the question is mostly rhetorical. Our politicians really do not want a response since it is clear that our government today is formed for politicians and political parties to control…
As families and friends gather together throughout the US this week to celebrate liberty, we rightfully give a nod to Thomas Jefferson who authored the Declaration of Independence. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it proclaimed our independence from British rule, acknowledged that the thirteen colonies were sovereign, and provided an…
“Do you know how many times the word “Woman” is mentioned in the Constitution? Zero. That is unacceptable. Women must be equally represented and equally protected. #ERANow” –Eric Swalwell Do you know how many times the word "Woman" is mentioned in the Constitution? Zero. That is unacceptable. Women must be equally represented and equally protected….
Nick Polce has been running for Paul Ryan’s seat for months, with the stated aim of replacing a Republican leadership that has failed it’s base. The most recent failure may have been the omnibus, but for many Republicans, being let down by leadership seems to be the way things have been for decades. Before Ryan…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Nearly 200 congressional Democrats have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, alleging the Trump Organization’s business dealings with foreign governments violates the Constitution. The lawsuit has the greatest number of congressional plaintiffs of any lawsuit against the president, and has few analogues in the history of…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Joshua Gill Vermont Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders seemingly violated the U.S. Constitution Wednesday by applying a religious test to White House Deputy Budget Director nominee Russell Vought, lambasting Vought’s Christian beliefs in relation to Islam and declaring that he would oppose Vought on those grounds. Sanders based his criticisms on…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Lyn Ulbricht My son, Ross Ulbricht, received two life sentences for non-violent charges associated with his alleged role in the Silk Road website. This controversial case and draconian sentence have been the focus of much media attention and sensationalism. Yet lurking behind the hyperbole is something far more…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Sen. Rand Paul It is my duty as a senator to uphold and defend the Constitution. One of my most important responsibilities in this role is to provide advice and consent on treaties, a check and balance on the Executive Branch. It gives us the opportunity to make sure the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Amber Randall An atheist organization celebrated after forcing a Wisconsin police department to remove a prayer card hanging from its wall this week. The Freedom From Religion Foundation called the decision of the Onalaksa Police Department to remove the “Police Officer’s Prayer” a “victory for the Constitution,” reports the Christian Broadcasting…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Yesterday California Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R), spoke to KFIAM640 and explained that she has sent a letter to CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) calling for an investigation into quid pro quo vote trading, which helped to pass the “Golden State’s” enormous Gas Tax bill. Melendez, a Republican in California, which…