National Blog - page 80
Liberty at the Movies: Roman J Israel, Esq.
Roman J Israel is another great performance by Denzel Washington in a story about tarnished idealism, temptations to betray principals, and the problems with our criminal justice system. The title character is a partner in a small public [...]
Ron Paul: Why Are We Staying in Syria?
Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul recently penned an op-ed for USA Today asking that question. You can read Dr Paul’s op-ed here and below: I was disappointed to hear President Trump so quickly reverse his position on removing U.S. [...]
Progressives Should Defend Gun Rights
Last week’s shooting at YouTube’s California headquarters is certain to add momentum to the push for more gun control. Even before the shooting, YouTube was working to undermine gun rights by banning videos promoting firearms, including [...]
James Bovard: Gun Control Has Already Led to Many Abuses
James Bovard, Writing in The Hill, examines how gun control leads to civil liberties aches. Read his article here and below. Click here to help Campaign for Liberty fight the gun grabbers by joining the Patriot Club and being automatically [...]
Open Skies and Dogs
The recent story about a dog being flown to multiple cities is but the latest example of why so many people dread flying— and it’s not just TSA. It’s the high prices, being overcharged for things—like checking in luggage, to a sandwich on [...]
Knife Control?
For years, second amendment activists have pointed out that the same “logic” supporting gun control also applies to knives so why is no one calling for knife control? Of course this was new rhetoric flourish to make a point. No one would [...]
This Week in Congress
Congress returns from its two week spring “district work period.” The Senate will be voting on nominations. The major event of the week takes place in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which will hold a hearing and vote on CIA Director [...]
Death by Regulation
Longtime Libertarian writer and activist Dr Mary Ruwart has a must -read book: Death by Regulation. This book draws on her years as a medical researcher for Upjohn pharmaceuticals, her knowledge of libertarian philosophy, and her passion for [...]
Ron Paul: Unleash the Market to Lower Drug Prices
Campaign for Liberty Chairman Dr. Ron Paul recently penned an article for the Foundation for Economic Education explaining why legislation like the CREATES Act, which provides competition in the pharmaceutical industry, is the best way to lower [...]
Economic Storm Clouds Gather, but Ending the Fed Provides Hope
The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates to 1.75 percent. This is the highest interest rates have been since 2008, but it still leaves rates at historic lows. While the Fed says economic growth justifies future rate increases, an [...]