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Abbot Signs Texting-Driving Ban

Griffen Smith June 9, 2017December 29, 2025

On Tuesday, June 6th, Governor Gregg Abbot (R) signed a bill into law that makes texting and driving illegal. Texas is the 47th state to pass a ban on texting and has set the fines at $99 for first offenders and $200 dollars for repeat offenders. One thing to consider is that it does not ban cellphones all together. In fact, the bill explains how you can use phones for GPS, music, and emergency purposes. It is set to take effect on September 1st, 2017. This bill also comes with governor Abbot asking local governments to roll back any local rules that ban mobile devices used beyond texting while driving. He says “We don’t need a patchwork of regulations” around…

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Hung Parliament a Possibility, U.K. Exit Poll Suggests

Roman King June 9, 2017December 29, 2025

As constituencies continue to be called in the U.K. snap election, exit polls are suggesting a hung parliament might be in the making. According to an exit poll conducted by Ipsos MORI, the second largest market research company in the U.K., Theresa May’s Conservative Party could possibly lose their majority in Parliament.  The poll has the Tories at 314 seats, 12 seats short of the number needed for an absolute majority in Parliament. The Labour Party, under the leadership of hardline social democrat Jeremy Corbyn, is predicted to win 266 seats. The Scottish National Party, Scotland’s largest political party, is predicted to win 34 seats, and the Liberal Democrats under Tim Farron are predicted to win 14 seats. Members of…

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The UK’s Solution to Terrorism that Every Libertarian Should be Shocked By

Max Bibeau June 10, 2017December 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack on June 3rd, it was clearly emphasized that some change must…

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Why the F-35 is a Mistake

Sam Loose June 9, 2017December 29, 2025

Throughout U.S. Military history, the taxpayer has been expected to fund projects, some a hefty price, some not, but not…

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The UK’s Solution to Terrorism that Every Libertarian Should be Shocked By

In the aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack on June 3rd, it was clearly emphasized that some change must…

Why the F-35 is a Mistake

Throughout U.S. Military history, the taxpayer has been expected to fund projects, some a hefty price, some not, but not…

Snapchat Downloads Begin to Drop

One of America’s top Social Media companies is going through some serious turmoil. Imagine putting a lot of time into…

The UK’s Solution to Terrorism that Every Libertarian Should be Shocked By
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The UK’s Solution to Terrorism that Every Libertarian Should be Shocked By

Max BibeauJune 10, 2017December 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack on June 3rd, it was clearly emphasized that some change must…

Why the F-35 is a Mistake
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Why the F-35 is a Mistake

Sam LooseJune 9, 2017December 29, 2025

Throughout U.S. Military history, the taxpayer has been expected to fund projects, some a hefty price, some not, but not…

Snapchat Downloads Begin to Drop
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Snapchat Downloads Begin to Drop

Austin CherkasJune 9, 2017December 29, 2025

One of America’s top Social Media companies is going through some serious turmoil. Imagine putting a lot of time into…

Theresa May to Form Minority Government With DUP
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Theresa May to Form Minority Government With DUP

Roman KingJune 9, 2017December 29, 2025

May’s plan to reassert Tory dominance over Brexit negotiations has been left in tatters, as the Conservative Party lost their…

Abbot Signs Texting-Driving Ban
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Abbot Signs Texting-Driving Ban

Griffen SmithJune 9, 2017December 29, 2025

On Tuesday, June 6th, Governor Gregg Abbot (R) signed a bill into law that makes texting and driving illegal. Texas…

Hung Parliament a Possibility, U.K. Exit Poll Suggests
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Hung Parliament a Possibility, U.K. Exit Poll Suggests

Roman KingJune 9, 2017December 29, 2025

As constituencies continue to be called in the U.K. snap election, exit polls are suggesting a hung parliament might be…

Swift Action, not Swift’s Action: Failures of the Welfare State
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Swift Action, not Swift’s Action: Failures of the Welfare State

Ryan LauJune 8, 2017December 29, 2025

Jonathan Swift, in his essay “A Modest Proposal,” effectively utilizes an extended metaphor in order to convey his message that…

Comey’s Huge Testimony
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Comey’s Huge Testimony

Griffen SmithJune 8, 2017December 29, 2025

On Thursday morning former FBI director James Comey took the oath for a testimony with the Senate Intelligence Committee on…

Trump’s New FBI Director
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Trump’s New FBI Director

Griffen SmithJune 7, 2017December 29, 2025

Wednesday morning the President nominated Christopher A. Wray as the new FBI director. He tweeted out “I will be nominating…

12 Killed & 42 Wounded In IS Attack On Iranian Parliament
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12 Killed & 42 Wounded In IS Attack On Iranian Parliament

James LakinJune 7, 2017December 29, 2025

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for two attacks in the heart of Iran. Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked both the…

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