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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…

JB Pritzker – A Man For Himself
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JB Pritzker – A Man For Himself

James LakinJune 3, 2017December 28, 2025

JB Pritzker, a wealthy Illinois Democrat running for governor, has taken a $230,000 tax deduction off of the 6.2 million…

1 Killed In Times Square Crash
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1 Killed In Times Square Crash

James LakinMay 20, 2017December 28, 2025

On Thursday, Mr. Richard Rojas got behind the wheel of his Honda Accord, drove to Times Square, and drove his…

Ron Paul and His Impact on the Libertarian Movement
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Ron Paul and His Impact on the Libertarian Movement

Mason MohonMay 19, 2017December 28, 2025

For many years Ron Paul has been a figurehead for the Libertarian movement, casting great influence over just about every…

Split Down the Middle: A Brief Overview of Libertarians on Immigration
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Split Down the Middle: A Brief Overview of Libertarians on Immigration

Mason MohonMay 19, 2017December 28, 2025

Libertarians fall on both sides of the aisle on many issues in the political sphere, and immigration is no exception.…

Is Our Society Still Racist?
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Is Our Society Still Racist?

James LakinMay 19, 2017December 28, 2025

Names such as Emily Walsh and Joe Baker were 33% more likely to get a call back than names such…

James Comey Report
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James Comey Report

Austin CherkasMay 9, 2017December 28, 2025

May 9, 2017 was the last day that James Comey was in his position of F.B.I Director. President Trump’s letter…

Special Ops Soldier Killed
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Special Ops Soldier Killed

James LakinApril 10, 2017December 28, 2025

A soldier in an Afghanistan counterterrorism operation was killed late Saturday according to a recent press release. The soldier was…

Why Action In Syria Was Justifiable
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Why Action In Syria Was Justifiable

James LakinApril 8, 2017December 28, 2025

The recent attack on Syria carried out by the Trump administration has left many people at odds with each other…

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