Federal Programs
The Arbitrary Nature of Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits will soon be increasing, as they do almost every year, but Social Security taxes will not be increasing, as they haven’t for over 30 years. This shows once again the arbitrary nature of Social Security (OASDI) benefits. The Old-Age and...
Republicans Miss the Real Issue Regarding TSA Scanners
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is back in the news again, and, as usual, it is not because the agency did something noteworthy. The TSA was established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (S.1447) that was passed by the 107th Congress and...
California Law Requiring Local Approval of Police Militarization Beginning to Have Effect
MONTCLAIR, Calif. (March 10, 2022) – On Jan. 1, a California law went into effect that creates oversight and accountability for federal programs that militarize local police. We’re beginning to see the practical impact of this new law. The new California...
The Government’s Kill Switch for Your Car, Your Freedoms and Your Life
“A psychotic world we live in. The madmen are in power.” —Philip K. Dick, The Man in the High Castle If we haven’t learned by now, we should beware of anything the government insists is for our own good. Take the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and...