On Tuesday, August 19th, we went to Senator Thad Cochran's office here in Jackson, Mississippi to deliver letters from grassroots activists. As his constituents, we wanted to make it clear that we DO NOT support the re-authorization of the Export-Import Bank. The government wastes millions of dollars in crony capitalism and flying executives around the world. A seemingly simple statement from voters to their representative. But, to our surprise, Sen. Cochran's staff refused us access to our very own Senator's office to deliver these letters. Check out the photo gallery of our protest. See more here...
2. FreedomWorks Slams Louisiana Common Core Decisions as Judicial Activism
Following news that a Louisiana District judge overruled Governor Jindal's attempt to overturn Common Core for reasons of "irreparable harm" to those who have been preparing for the changes, FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe released the following statement:
FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe:
"This ruling makes about as much sense as a Common Core math problem. The judge established no legal basis to rule that Governor Jindal doesn't have the authority to overturn Common Core. Instead, he chose to save a failed program because he liked the policy. It’s judicial activism at the expense of our kids, and it’s appalling." Read more here...
3. Watch Deneen Borelli Debate Jackson & Sharpton Role in Ferguson Social Unrest on Hannity
It did not take long for the race baiters to show up in Ferguson, Missouri, to add their inflammatory rhetoric to the social unrest resulting from the shooting of Michael Brown. Watch here...
4. Tell Your Senators: Support the FAIR Act and Uphold the 5th Amendment
As one of our more than 6.6 million FreedomWorks members nationwide, I
urge you to contact your senators today and ask them to support Senator
Rand Paul’s Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act, S. 2644
and to co-sponsor the bill if they have not already done so.
State and federal law enforcement agencies have been jointly complicit in a procedure known as civil asset forfeiture, in which the agencies confiscate the property of individuals suspected (but not necessarily convicted) of a crime. The property is then sold off, and the proceeds split between the federal and state governments. Worse, states often invoke federal law in these cases, in order to bypass state laws and regulations that protect confiscated property. Read more here...
5. What Do You Call Birds Hit by a $1.6 Billion Taxpayer-Backed Solar Power PlantState and federal law enforcement agencies have been jointly complicit in a procedure known as civil asset forfeiture, in which the agencies confiscate the property of individuals suspected (but not necessarily convicted) of a crime. The property is then sold off, and the proceeds split between the federal and state governments. Worse, states often invoke federal law in these cases, in order to bypass state laws and regulations that protect confiscated property. Read more here...
In yet another example of President Obama’s failed command and control energy policy, a Department of Energy backed solar plant is killing thousands of birds.
Unlike traditional solar power that converts sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic power cells assembled in panels, BrightSource energy uses solar thermal technology to generate power. Read more here...
6. FreedomWorks University Civil Liberties Protest
Peaceful protest is a fundamental part of any free society, but what are your rights when making your voice heard? This third installment in FreedomWorks University's Civil Liberties video series illustrates how to protect your freedom of speech, even if the government doesn't like what you have to say. Watch here...
In Liberty,
Jackie Bodnar
Director of Communications, FreedomWorks
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