Second Amendment Roundup: The Court Should Grant Cert in Snope

Second Amendment Roundup: The Court Should Grant Cert in Snope

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Four Second Amendment petitions were distributed for the Court’s conference on Friday January 10.  I just posted on the merits of these cases.  A dramatic development has just occurred showing the dire need for the Court to clarify its jurisprudence in this area.  The best case to do so is Snope v. Brown, which concerns whether Maryland may ban semiautomatic rifles that are in common use for lawful purposes. Here’s the urgency.  Yet another state, Colorado, is about […]

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Juries as a Bulwark Against Oppression

Juries as a Bulwark Against Oppression

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Mike Fox Imagine at 22, you were driving recklessly with a group of friends when a drunk driver crossed the center line and hit you head-on, killing several of your passengers. If you think the grief from feeling responsible for the death of your friends would be unfathomable, imagine the state charged you with causing your friends’ deaths, confining you to an approximately 70-square-foot cage for over three decades. In 2022, Floridian Devin Perkins was driving 100 mph […]

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What’s the Best Cryptocurrency Supporting Austrian Economics?

What’s the Best Cryptocurrency Supporting Austrian Economics?

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Hey everyone! If you’re a fan of Austrian economics and looking for a cryptocurrency that aligns with its principles, you might want to consider Bitcoin. As the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin embodies the decentralized, peer-to-peer ethos that Austrian economists advocate. Its limited supply and resistance to censorship make it a strong candidate for those who value economic freedom and sound money principles. Additionally, gold-backed cryptocurrencies like Tether Gold and PAX Gold offer a stable alternative by […]

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RIP Jimmy Carter, the ‘Passionless’ President

RIP Jimmy Carter, the ‘Passionless’ President

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Gene Healy James Earl Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away Sunday at 100 years old. , American presidents are guaranteed at least two honeymoons: when they assume office, and when they assume room temperature. We typically send them off with embarrassing solemnity and reverence. Even Dick Nixon got a “national day of mourning,” while Jerry Ford—who only pardoned the bastard—got five days of ceremonies plus a full state funeral after a stop at the Abraham […]

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Misinformation Expert's "Citation to Fake, AI-Generated Sources in His Declaration … Shatters His Credibility with This Court"

Misinformation Expert’s “Citation to Fake, AI-Generated Sources in His Declaration … Shatters His Credibility with This Court”

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From today’s order by Laura Provinzino (D. Minn.) in Kohls v. Ellison (see this Nov. 19 post for more): Minnesota law prohibits, under certain circumstances, the dissemination of “deepfakes” with the intent to injure a political candidate or influence the result of an election. Plaintiffs challenge the statute on First Amendment grounds and seek preliminary injunctive relief prohibiting its enforcement. With his responsive memorandum in opposition to Plaintiffs’ preliminary-injunction motion, Attorney General Ellison submitted two expert declarations … […]

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Dr. Jeffrey Singer on the Implications of Biden’s Last-Minute Nicotine Actions

Dr. Jeffrey Singer on the Implications of Biden’s Last-Minute Nicotine Actions

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In a recent blog post, Dr. Jeffrey Singer, speaking on the Biden Administration’s plan to reduce nicotine content in cigarettes by up to 95 percent, highlights the potential drawbacks of this measure. He states, “While the intention is to nudge smokers to quit, evidence suggests that decreasing nicotine might not significantly change smoking behaviors,” as many smokers may resort to compensatory practices like increased puff volume or consuming more cigarettes. Dr. Singer also warns that such a policy […]

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