New Jersey Nullification Hypocrisy

New Jersey Nullification Hypocrisy

by Mike Maharrey Note: The following editorial was submitted to the Star-Ledger for consideration. It chose not to run it. A few weeks ago, New Jersey Assemblywoman Allison Littell McHose (R-Sussex) introduced A4155, a bill that would render the Federal Patient...
Push Back Against FDA Growing

Push Back Against FDA Growing

by Bernie LaForest and Michael Boldin UPDATE 07-28-11: This story is FALSE. The Stevens County Assembly which passed this ordinance is not the recognized governing body of that county. Is it an assembly of local residents only. The ordinance passed holds no weight,...
Who are “the People”?

Who are “the People”?

by Jeff Matthews While attending a continuing legal education course today, I learned of an interesting case recently issued by the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.  I have never considered that arguments might arise over what the framers meant by “the...
Not a Penny More!

Not a Penny More!

An Open Letter to Speaker John Boehner From Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Dear Mr. Speaker, When the Founders at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 created the House of Representatives, it was fashioned to act as the voice of the people within the institutional checks...