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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…

Officer Attacked with Hammer in Paris
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Officer Attacked with Hammer in Paris

Griffen SmithJune 6, 2017December 29, 2025

A lone attacker injured a police officer Tuesday afternoon in Paris after running through the Notre Dame Cathedral with a…

UK Elections: Tories Begin Faltering in Polls
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UK Elections: Tories Begin Faltering in Polls

Andrew ZirkleJune 6, 2017December 29, 2025

With the “snap election” called by Teresa May a mere two days away, recent polling has shown that the Conservative…

Trump Set to Fill Federal Reserve Vacancies
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Trump Set to Fill Federal Reserve Vacancies

Roman KingJune 6, 2017December 29, 2025

In the first significant structural change to the Federal Reserve in years, Donald Trump is expected to nominate Randal Quarles,…

Orlando Shooter Kills 5, Then Self
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Orlando Shooter Kills 5, Then Self

Griffen SmithJune 5, 2017December 29, 2025

Monday Morning in Orlando 5 people are dead after an ex-employee open fired at his former workplace. John Robert Nuemen…

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and More Cut Ties with Qatar
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and More Cut Ties with Qatar

Griffen SmithJune 5, 2017December 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia has cut all diplomatic relations with fellow Gulf State Nation Qatar on Monday after they accused Qatar of…

The FDA: The Hidden Enabler of Corporatism
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The FDA: The Hidden Enabler of Corporatism

Max BibeauJune 5, 2017December 29, 2025

Capitalism, the economic system void of governmental regulation and influence, is often confused with corporatism, the economic system where corporations…

Why the Second Amendment Protects Gun Rights
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Why the Second Amendment Protects Gun Rights

Sam LooseJune 4, 2017December 28, 2025

A total of 73% percent of Americans believe that the second amendment ensures every American the right to own firearms.…

Terror Attack in London
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Terror Attack in London

Griffen SmithJune 4, 2017December 28, 2025

Saturday night at 10:08 local time a van plowed down civilians on London bridge. At least 7 people were hit…

Drug War Slaughters More, I Abhor
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Drug War Slaughters More, I Abhor

Ryan LauJune 4, 2017December 28, 2025

In June of 1971, former President Richard Nixon declared “drug abuse” to be public enemy number one, and allocated 100…

The Problem of Bureaucracy
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The Problem of Bureaucracy

Mason MohonJune 4, 2017December 28, 2025

Donald Trump’s recent 2018 budget proposal is riddled with decreases in funding for multiple government agencies, and while it’s reportedly…

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