Constitutional Conventions: What Can 1787 Teach About 2016?
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 could be a cautionary tale of what could happen if the Constitution is opened to a contemporary con-con. ...
About: Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
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New Book Asks the Question: “Who Needs the Fed?”
A new book by John Tammy examines the effect on the U.S. economy that would come from closing the Federal Reserve. ...
Rand Paul: Power to Wage War Must Be Reclaimed by the Congress
An amendment to be offered by Senator Rand Paul would prevent the president from prosecuting foreign combat missions without the authorization of Congress. ...
Hawaii Set to Be First State to Add Gun Owners’ Personal Data to Federal Registry
A bill passed by the Hawaii state legislature would add the names and addresses of gun owners to a federal registry. ...
Illinois Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Ban on Unwarranted Stingray Surveillance
The Illinois state legislature unanimously passed a ban on the unwarranted use of Stingray surveillance. ...
Hillary Clinton Cozies Up to Crony Capitalists at Goldman Sachs
Hillary Clinton's ties to Goldman Sachs extend well beyond her still-secret speeches. ...
TPP Would Subject Canadian Citizens’ Banking Data to U.S. PATRIOT Act
Canadian members of Parliament are concerned about the potential subjection of their citizens' private banking data to the U.S.'s PATRIOT Act surveillance. ...
Hillary Clinton Spokesman Says Candidate Supports Background Checks on Ammo Purchases
A spokesman for the Clinton campaign says the candidate supports background checks on ammunition purchases. ...
Should Congress Subpoena Obama’s “Foreign Policy Guru” Rhodes?
Should presidential advisor Ben Rhodes be brought before Congress to answer for his apparent admission of lying to lawmakers about Iran? ...
FAA OKs Drones on Loan to be Flown Nationwide
Drones on loan from a handful of agencies can now be flown nationwide. ...
Justice Dept. Rule Change Bypasses Congress in Expansion of Surveillance Authority
Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul are trying to block the Justice Department from easing restrictions on surveillance programs. ...
JBS Opposition to Con-Con Blamed for Abortions, National Debt
In a recent blog post, con-con ringleader Michael Farris blames The John Birch Society for millions of abortions and billions of dollars of national debt. ...
Montana Disabled Vet Convicted of EPA Violations; Forced From Home Because of Gun Safe
Joseph Robertson was convicted of violating the Clean Water Act on his property in Jefferson County, Montana, despite evidence to the contrary. ...
Louisiana Senate Specifically Calls for a “Constitutional Convention”
The Louisiana State Senate passed a resolution calling for a "constituitonal convention." ...
House Committee Announces Plan to Mark Up “Audit the Fed” Bill
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced its intention to mark up a bill calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve. ...