Tag: constitutional rights

States Object to ‘Crude and Odious’ Nasdaq Diversity Rules

A coalition of seventeen Republican-led states filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge against the Nasdaq for a set of diversity rules for corporate boards of directors that were approved by the Securities and Exchanges Commission last August. The amicus brief (pdf), which was filed by Arizona, Alabama, and other 15 red states…


Oklahoma National Guard Bars Unvaccinated Airmen From Drills

In the wake of a federal judge rejecting Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s attempt to block the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for National Guard members, the head of the Oklahoma National Guard announced Thursday that unvaccinated airmen will no longer be allowed to drill. While U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Thomas Mancino has backed the governor’s position…


James O’Keefe Undeterred After Recent FBI Raid and Legal Action Against Project Veritas

James O’Keefe, founder of undercover news outfit Project Veritas, is continuing his investigative work undeterred by the recent FBI raid of his and other Veritas reporters’ homes and a criminal investigation of Veritas by the Department of Justice regarding a diary allegedly belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter, Ashely Biden. O’Keefe says materials unrelated to…


Time to Rein In the Power of the Federal Government: Congress Candidate Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John, a candidate for Congress in the third congressional district in Washington state, told The Epoch Times that it’s time to defend the Constitution and rein in the power of the federal government. “The people that I have elected to represent me are not representing me. And in fact, in many cases, they’re…


Time to Rein In the Power of the Federal Government: Congressional Candidate Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John, a candidate for Congress in the third congressional district in Washington state, told The Epoch Times that it’s time to defend the Constitution and rein in the power of the federal government. “The people that I have elected to represent me are not representing me. And in fact, in many cases, they’re…


Time to Rein In Power of Federal Government: Congressional Candidate Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House from Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District, says it’s time to defend the Constitution and rein in the power of the federal government. “The people that I have elected to represent me are not representing me. And in fact, in many cases, they’re working actively to undermine…


FBI ‘Secret Spy Plane Surveillance Program’ Detailed in Court Records

The FBI’s so-called “secret spy plane surveillance program” is under scrutiny in a Florida terrorism case, where the defendant has asked a U.S. judge to toss evidence from the bureau’s aerial surveillance activities. The FBI’s aerial surveillance program was first revealed in June 2015 by the Associated Press, which reported that the bureau maintained a civilian air…


Wisconsin Bill Would Strip Grants, Allow Lawsuits Against Colleges Violating Free Speech Rights

A Wisconsin state lawmaker’s new bill would penalize the state’s public university and state technical colleges for violations of free speech rights or academic freedom. The legislation comes after years of pressure from activists and state lawmakers who believe the University of Wisconsin (UW) hasn’t done enough to defend free speech on campus. A prior…


Wisconsin Legislation Would Strip Grants, Allow Lawsuits Against Colleges Violating Free Speech Rights

A Wisconsin state lawmaker’s new legislation would penalize the state’s public universities and state technical colleges for violations of free speech rights or academic freedom. The legislation comes after years of pressure from activists and state lawmakers who believe that the University of Wisconsin (UW) hasn’t done enough to defend free speech on campus. A…


Grassroots Constitutional Rights Groups in North Carolina Combine Efforts to Change Leadership

With the primaries around the corner of the new year, grassroots constitutional rights groups in North Carolina are working to impact communities by localizing national issues such as medical freedom and election integrity with the intent of fostering new leadership. Tara Niebaum and Mindy Sportsman formed 2 Citizen Moms after meeting each other at lockdown…