Liberty Thought of the Week
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Missouri’s 19th judicial court finds that House Bill 2062, passed by the Missouri General Assembly in 2024, violates the Missouri Constitution’s Single Subject, Clear Title, and Original … more
One of the primary purposes of government has become to limit competition. That is not the proper role of government, but folks who want control have managed to turn government at all levels into a … more
“Please do not send long emails or unnecessary attachments because we do not have the bandwidth to handle all that data.” Times have certainly changed. The digital footprint of one … more
The federal government shut down last week because Team R and Team D could not agree on the terms of how much more money they should give away than the federal government had as income. Since … more
“The flat was seven flights up, and Winston, who was thirty-nine and had a varicose ulcer above his right ankle, went slowly, resting several times on the way. On each landing, opposite the … more
When the government can suspend your rights anytime it deems something is a crisis, you don’t have rights. You have permissions. Crisis is the rallying cry of tyrants. They use fear to … more
Charlie Kirk recognized that a small group of extreme liberal activists were having a large impact on our youth via high school and colleges. He set out to teach America’s youth the lessons … more
The Missouri legislature is back in session with a call from Governor Kehoe for a special session to address redrawing the congressional districts and initiative petition (IP) reform. President … more
“Two of my longtime friends became so angry with each other in 2020 that they no longer speak. One voted for Trump and the other voted for Biden” “I never talk about politics … more
New Missouri laws effective in 2025 include a statewide ban on cell phones in K-12 public and charter schools effective for the 2025-26 school year. This law requires school districts to update their … more
The vast majority of new taxes or tax increases failed last Tuesday. There were a few exceptions where tax increases passed but typically by a very small margin. One passed by just 3 votes! Here is a … more
The goal is to eliminate property taxes and find a new way to fund local services. Do you recall Thomas Jefferson’s famous words? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that … more
Last week we covered that America is a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy. We elect representatives to make our laws in most cases. When citizens directly vote for new laws, that is called … more
Every year we hear politicians from all sides proclaiming we must protect democracy in America. Yet, the word “democracy” is not found in the Constitution, the Declaration of … more
SB 221 , sponsored by Senator Nick Schroer and Representative Ben Keathley, modifies the standard of review for Missouri state agencies interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations, and … more
America’s founding fathers did not grant you your rights. The founders made it very clear that they believed your rights come from God, and their purpose was to protect your God given rights. … more
Last Wednesday June 11, the Missouri House voted on the unconstitutional multi-subject bill that authorizes funding for new stadiums for the KC Chiefs and KC Royals. The bill passed with 90 yes … more
For politicians, temptation is the belief that they can do better things with your money than you can.  The temptation is taking other people’s money via taxes to redistribute to … more
The 2025 legislative session ended early with the Senate closing shop on Wednesday, May 14. Here is part 2 of our end of session report. Passed HJR 73. Gives voters a second chance to determine … more
by Paul Hamby The 2025 legislative session ended last week. Missouri reps and senators filed more than 2600 bills this year. Sixteen budget bills passed with a total spending of 52.5 billion, … more
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