Author Archives: Benjamin Barr

“Crucify Him!” – Militant Environmentalism Alive and Well at the EPA

This week, an alarming video detailing a public EPA meeting became available on the Internet:  In the video, Al Amerdariz, a top EPA official for five states, likened the government’s strategy for compliance with that of the Roman Empire.  Like … Continue reading

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Of Bloodied Noses, Constitutional Rights, and the Chattering Class

The national media has unleashed its fury against Karl Rove for sharing his frustration over left–wing efforts to intimidate conservative donors and activists.   As of late, certain state treasurers have begun to cobble together a plan that would force some … Continue reading

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Is Wyoming More Corrupt than New Jersey?

If you’ve recently seen the headlines declaring Wyoming as one of the most corrupt states in America, you might be scratching your head.  Not that long ago the media instructed us that Wyoming was the “best run state” in the … Continue reading

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Founding Fathers: A Gang of Criminals?

When most people hear the names Benjamin Franklin or James Madison, they think scholars or luminaries.  Oddly enough, if you were to put these very men in today’s political environment, they’d be criminals.  Thank you, Federal Election Commission (FEC). Under … Continue reading

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Court Stops FDA from Blowing Smoke – A Victory for Free Speech

On Wednesday, the DC federal district court delivered a victory to proponents of free speech by butting out new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.  At issue was the question of whether the federal government could force tobacco companies to … Continue reading

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Please Shut Up? No — More Speech is Better than Less

“For the next 12 months, please shut up” marks an odd rallying cry for any political movement.  But that’s exactly what Americans have been told to do by the self-styled “reformers” in Washington, DC.  Shut up, be quiet, and absolutely … Continue reading

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Wyoming Liberty Group files Friend of the Court Brief in Texas Free Speech Case

Happy Bill of Rights Day! Around the turn of the 19th Century, while covering a tort case that had reached appeal, the British newspaper The Spectator commented: “What may be the common law on the case we do not pretend … Continue reading

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Getting Away From it All: An Introduction to Medical Freedom Zones

Imagine when you took a vacation that government bureaucrats informed you where you could go and what type of activities you could do.  Most of us would throw our hands up at the absurdity of this idea – we’re perfectly … Continue reading

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Warning: The FDA may be Hazardous to your Constitutional Health

Favorable news came out of the federal D.C. District Court this week for supporters of individual liberties.  The court recently ruled that government-imposed graphic labels on cigarette packets are unconstitutional.  At issue were new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations … Continue reading

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Roads to Prosperity, not Penury – State Sovereignty and Public Lands

In a radio interview last week, I discussed my most recent study, “One Thousand Roads to Liberty.” It explains how local governments can regain control over federal lands in Wyoming.     One question that came up during my interview was whether … Continue reading

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