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- WyLiberty Movie Nights !!!
July 11, 2013, 6:00 pm
On July 11th our resident pop culture junkie Bruce Edward Walker will introduce us to the film "Won't Back Down". We will begin the evening at 6pm with a short introduction of the film. After the film we encourage everyone to linger and engage in discussion.
Popcorn and soda will be provided
1902 Thomes Ave. - At the corner of 19th & Thomes in Cheyenne !
Check out the poster for more information.
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FedSoc 2012: Federalism, Judicial Activism, Natural Law, and so on.
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Tagged Constitution, Economic Liberty, federalism, Liberty, Obamacare, Politics, US Supreme Court
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Amendment A: Wielding a Health Freedom Battle Axe
On Tuesday, Wyoming joined the growing number of states that recognize health care freedom in their state constitutions, with overwhelming passage of Amendment A. A similar state constitutional amendment passed in Alabama, and in Montana a legislative referendum implements a … Continue reading
WyLiberty Attorneys Continue Fight for Free Speech
This ruling lets the FEC force any grassroots group that just mentions a candidate in an advertisement to fill out a complex set of forms. It would cost our clients more in accountant fees just to make sure these forms are properly filled out so they don’t risk jail time than they actually want to spend on their ads. That’s not disclosure; that’s censorship. Continue reading
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Tagged Citizens United, Constitution, federalism, First Amendment, Free Speech, Liberty
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Obamacare Lives: Every Penalty a Tax?
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Welcome to the Hotel California?
Yesterday Maryland passed an income tax increase on resident individuals making over $100,000 and couples making over $150,000. This is either a brazen attack on the middle class, a stark redefinition of what counts as rich, or both, depending on … Continue reading
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Tagged American economy, Economic Liberty, federalism, Government Spending
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Obamacare at the Supreme Court, Day 3 (Part 2): Medicaid Expansion
“With all due respect, Mr. Chief Justice, I don’t think we can say that, you know, the States have gotten pretty dependent, so let’s call this whole federalism thing off.” -Paul Clement This afternoon, the final round of oral arguments … Continue reading
Obamacare at the Supreme Court, Day 2: As Good as It Gets
Today was the big day at the Supreme Court, as the second day of oral arguments in Florida v. Health and Human Services focused on the individual mandate provision of Obamacare. This is the provision that forces most Americans to … Continue reading
One Week Countdown to Obamacare’s Days at the Supreme Court
Last year, the Health Care Freedom Amendment (HCFA) passed the Wyoming Legislature and was signed by the governor. If ratified by ballot this November, the HCFA will provide strong protection against state takeover of health care and an alternative challenge … Continue reading
WyLiberty Joins Friend of the Court Brief in the Obamacare Supreme Court Challenge
The Obamacare (PPACA) challenge is scheduled for oral arguments in late March (just after its second birthday). In the meantime, the deadlines for briefs on various issues come and go, and—as this is the most important Supreme Court case in … Continue reading
Obamacare’s Latest Strike Against the First Amendment and Federalism
Two weeks ago the United States Supreme Court, in a surprising but welcome 9-0 ruling, ruled that a minister fired by a Lutheran congregation could not claim protection of federal discrimination laws. Chief Justice John Roberts succinctly summed up the … Continue reading
