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- WyLiberty Goes to the Movies !
June 13, 2013, 6:00 pm
Join WyLiberty as we watch the film "2081." The film is the 2010 adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Harrison Bergeron."
We will begin the evening with a short introduction of the film by our resident film and literature critic Bruce Walker, followed by the film with a running time of 25 minutes. After the film we encourage everyone to stay and discuss what they took away from the film.
Popcorn and soda will be provided
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Vested Interests Block Healthcare Deregulation and Choice
In today’s political environment, regulations are often used to strengthen powerful and well-connected special interest groups at the expense of everyone else. This means those looking to unburden business from the heavy hand of government regulation could be in for a big fight with those all-too happy with the status quo. Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 General Session, Budget, deregulation, Health Care, over regulation
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How Sweet it is: Soda Pop Legalized in NYC
New Yorkers are free to drink large sodas again. In 2012, the City of New York implemented a rule to ban some stores and restaurants from selling sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces. The practical effect of the rule meant … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Liberty, health freedom, over regulation
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Wyoming May Study Red Tape Reduction
In Wyoming, even with a 6.5 percent budget cut, state government spending may still be higher this biennium than last. Creative government math, coupled with spiraling government spending (and looming tax hikes required to pay for it) are sending the state’s economy skidding in auto-mode towards our very own fiscal cliff. It’s time to take a U-turn off the road to disaster. Continue reading
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Tagged fiscal cliff, Government Spending, over regulation
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Senator Enzi’s Internet Sales Tax Grab
The triumph of politics over principles Why do politicians say one thing then do the opposite? On Senator Enzi’s (R-Wyo) website it says: I support pro-growth economic plans that provide welcome relief to taxpayers in every tax bracket, including small … Continue reading
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Tagged American economy, Economic Liberty, Economics, Government Spending, Internet, over regulation, Politics, Taxation
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Fukushima and the Triumph of Conservatism
The Japanese Parliament released its 640 page report on the Fukushima disaster on July 5th. It is a scathing and bitter indictment that ranges far beyond just the immediate problems that led up to and followed the massive release of … Continue reading
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Tagged American economy, Economics, Environmentalism, over regulation
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A Developer Tells It Like It Is in Cheyenne
It’s not often that titans of business tell it like it is. I about danced a jig last year when Steve Wynn laid out exactly what “uncertainty” means regarding Obama Administration policies. It’s great when very successful people can put … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Liberty, land rights, over regulation, wyoming
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Occupational Licensing in Wyoming
Less Bad Doesn’t Mean Good In Forbes Magazine’s Best States for Business and Careers published in 2010, Wyoming sat in the second-to-worst spot for its regulatory regime and third-to-worst for growth prospects. Regulations hinder growth because they act as barrier … Continue reading
Supreme Court Ruling Lets Property Owners Fight the EPA
Today the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case brought by an Idaho couple represented by our friends at the Pacific Legal Foundation. It is a great victory for landowners facing the … Continue reading
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Tagged Environmentalism, Liberty, over regulation, Sovereignty, US Supreme Court
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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
Victories and Vigilance: Budget Session 2012 (so far)
With nearly 250 bills coming out of the Legislative Services Office this session, and only about 20 business days to deal with them, it’s easy to see how liberty can get subverted in Wyoming. Even liberty-friendly legislators don’t have the … Continue reading