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States’ rights should be encouraged, not punished

“As a nation, we’ve been hearing a lot about states’ rights lately, particularly in the context of Arizona’s immigration reform law, and the Obama administration’s very bad decision to challenge that state law in court.”

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Resist DC: Step by Step Plan for Freedom

by State Rep. Matthew Shea (WA-4th) I, like many people, believe that the Constitution is not a living document.  The corollary to this principle is that if it is not living then it cannot die. However, the question of whether the Constitution is followed and enforced depends on you and me.  We introduced the legislation [...]

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State Nullification vs Federal Supremacy

When a state determines a federal law is unconstitutional and they pass legislation making the federal law null and void within their state it is not rebellion…

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Unconstitutional Legislation: Just Say No!

For all the noise being made by people frustrated with DC, few either understand or are willing to embrace the two key components that would make their goals a reality

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Free and Total Reign Over the States?

Relying on the Supreme Court to be an impartial player in intergovernmental disputes is like relying on your ex’s Mother to be your mediator in your divorce settlement.

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Is Nullification American?

nullification by the states banding together to stand up to Washington D.C. is the only way to restore our great republic.  So I ask you this question, is there anything more American than nullification?

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What Is The U.S. Constitution?

A constitution does not create freedom. A constitution is created only to protect and secure freedom which already exists, through forms, structure and limitations of government.

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The Classical Liberal States’ Rights Tradition

The fourth of 10 lectures from the 2006 Steven Berger Seminar: Thomas DiLorenzo on Liberty and American Civilization, recorded at the Mises Institute, 06-06-2006.

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Choosing Federalism, Choosing Freedom

We are going to need an acute dosage of federalism to even begin ridding ourselves of the disease destroying the body of our once-great federation.

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Freedom’s Destruction through Constitutional Deconstruction

History proves with absolute certainty that a national government and its assuming principles were rejected by the Founders and Ratifiers

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States’ Rights: The Unknown History

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