‘Constitutional carry’ restores long-lost right in Tennessee

A bill for constitutional carry wipes away Tennessee’s lawless statute that makes gun ownership a crime but lists exceptions when it’s not. (Photo Streettrucksmag.com) By John Harris The Second Amendment says that the right of the citizens, a right preexisting the Constitution, “… shall not be infringed …”  Similarly, the Tennessee Constitution in Article I, […]

Hundreds turn out to support ‘interposition’ bill for marriage

State Sen. Mae Beavers, left and Rep. Mark Pody urge support for a bill that declares Obergefell v. Hodges, a high court opinion, “unauthoritative, void and of no effect.” (Photo Facebook) Families gather in and around the state capital buildings Tuesday to support marriage and its defense by state government. By David Tulis Crowds gathered […]

Basis of rebuilding local economy: Local agriculture

Franklin Sanders of Highpoint, Tenn., calls for the power of local economy to fill the gaps that will be left in the progressive collapse of national government and a souring national economy. 47 minutes. Tweet Pin It

Special interests will resist efforts to end police militarization

The 9-minute history of police militarization features Professor Abby Hall of the University of Tampa. What has led to the use of military-grade weapons and tactics among American police forces? What financial and political interests will resist a bid to demilitarize local police and sheriff’s departments? Tweet Pin It

Prosecutor: Calling me ‘the government’ before jury ‘inflammatory’

By David Tulis Defense attorneys who talk about “the government” are trying to inflame jurors, who are seen as having increasing dislike of the modern state. Drew Justice, attorney So says a state prosecutor who is getting at least judges to use an awkward military term in the courtroom. The issue came up in 2013 […]

Gun bans, progressive redefinitions in law create rape culture

By Bojidar Marinov When two years ago a Texas father beat his daughter’s rapist to death, no one in Texas had any doubts as to what the decision of the Grand Jury would be. The law in Texas not only allows but specifically authorizes the use of lethal force to prevent sexual assault. In this, […]

If cop departments fade, city residents will save money

Officer Steve Meador, right, takes an oath in joining the Chattanooga police department. (Photo Wrcbtv.com). Below, apps such as the Peacekeeper will eventually return personal safety and public peace to private individuals who are not “law enforcement.” By David Tulis Modern policing puts into the hands of professional government employees a common law function — […]

Tennesseee militia figure warns Bundy standoff ripe for manipulation

This book suggests ways in which to survive if social order breaks down and citizens are required to prosper without the perks of commercial government. By David Tulis A Tennessee free militia activist says the Bundy family seizure of a federal park facility in burns, Ore., is dangerous and liable to be turned to the […]

Moore orders probate judges to uphold marriage in Alabama

While the Alabama supreme court in Montgomery weighs a defense of marriage, chief justice Roy Moore is ordering that the state’s marriage law be obeyed. By David Tulis In a bid to uphold Alabama’s marriage law and end confusion among probate judges, Alabama’s chief justice and court system administrator, Roy Moore, has ordered marriage to […]

Wealth-building ideas counter state-induced dependency

Planners in Hamilton County use a democratic gloss to wiggle forward with their ideas about cities and their residents. By John Anthony In spite of President Obama’s slick candor and a sympathetic media, the devices he uses to create his centrally “governed” society are vulnerable. Like an underdeveloped nation torn between wealthy landowners and the […]