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Inside the Pressure Campaign Against Freshman Legislators
When former Minnesota state Rep. Erik Mortensen took office in 2021, he walked into the Capitol ready to get started on the promises he made to his constituents. The first piece of advice he was given? Erase the campaign that got him elected.
Lawmakers Raised Their Own Pay. Then Raised Taxes on South Carolinians
While most families are tightening their budgets and struggling to pay their bills, South Carolina lawmakers decided to raise taxes—and their own paychecks.
Liberty Activists Oust "Fauci Jr." in South Carolina
Liberty Action activists in South Carolina along with legislators succeeded in ousting "Health Czar" Dr. Edward Simmer last week for his disastrous Fauci-esque COVID policies. While most COVID-era bureaucrats rode off into the sunset scot-free, South Carolina conservatives are proving that liberty-minded citizens can still hold officials accountable.
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How Grassroots Activists Forced a Delay in a Surveillance Expansion Vote
When Ashley Grogg learned that city council members in her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN, were delaying a vote on expanding Flock surveillance cameras, she saw an opportunity. Despite raising four children, running a farm, leading a statewide medical liberty organization, and hosting a podcast, she knew she had to act. With the help of Liberty Action, activists delivered nearly 800 combined petition signatures to ban the cameras.
How Grassroots Organizing Changed Wyoming's Legislature
Wyoming has long been viewed as one of America's most conservative states. Yet for years, many of the policies conservative voters wanted most struggled to make it through the legislature. After a new conservative majority took control of the Wyoming House, that changed. Lawmakers approved the largest property tax cut in state history, the nation's first state-level SAVE Act, and a nationally significant school choice law.
From Rookie to Representative: The Political Upset That Dethroned a Popular Incumbent
First-time Montana state House candidate Trevor Walter expected voters to question his lack of experience. What he didn’t expect was friends he’d known for years to accuse him of lying when he showed them his opponent’s voting record. The challenge wasn't introducing himself to voters—it was convincing them to believe what the public record showed. Despite the challenges, Walter defeated the popular three-term incumbent.
South Dakota Rejected Property Tax Repeal. Activists Aren't Giving Up.
At 82 years old, one South Dakota woman thought her working days were over. But rising property taxes forced her to search for a job to keep her home. Pulling her oxygen tank behind her, she went around to local businesses until one finally hired her. According to South Dakota Rep. John Carley, her entire paycheck now covers her property tax bill.
My Pregnancy Revealed a Medical Freedom Debate I Never Saw Coming
When I found out I was pregnant, I began reading every book I could find on natural birth. As I explored my options, I decided to look for a midwife instead of planning a hospital delivery. That's when I discovered I live in a maternity care desert. Finding the kind of care I wanted meant driving more than an hour across state lines. I started wondering how much choice pregnant women really have when it comes to their own care. I expected challenges in pregnancy, but I didn’t expect finding a provider to be the first one.
Your Daily Commute May Be Feeding an AI Surveillance Network
Did you know there might be cameras recording information about your vehicle every time you drive to work, the grocery store, or the pharmacy? These AI-powered cameras can identify vehicles by much more than a license plate number. Now, a Hazlitt Coalition member in Maine is fighting to ban the technology before it becomes more widespread.