Let This Crisis Be Different
Some of the largest expansions of government power and unconstitutional abuses have come during times of pressing crises, not unlike the coronavirus. The government routinely tries to paper over these…
Support the Termination of the Department of Education, H.R. 899
On behalf of FreedomWorks’ activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to cosponsor legislation to terminate the Department of Education, H.R. 899. Introduced…
Reforming Welfare by Restoring Federalism
As the economy begins to take off as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the next big thing we’re going to see is a need for workers.
Where are they Now? The Tenuous Legacy of the Bill of Rights
This Independence Day, millions of Americans will gather to watch fireworks, grill some burgers and dogs, and celebrate the hard-fought freedoms of our forefathers. But in the heady rush of…
Common Core vs. Autonomy: It’s All About the Money
Here at FreedomWorks, we….well, we know that freedom works. We know that, if the federal government would leave us alone and let market forces work, the American…
Texas Not Impressed With Holder’s Persistent Harassment
I'm not sure what it is about this administration, but they're simply not satisfied with the existing federal construct. Undeterred by the recent Supreme Court ruling which found part of…
I stole your stuff; you’re welcome.
Once upon a time in America, there was a family. This family worked hard for what they earned, and they were able to purchase the latest widget. They loved their…
Federalism, Texas Style
Leave it to the Lone Star State to put up a fight. Despite unprecedented federal government expansion, Texas is determined to flex their Constitutionally granted state powers. …
Fifty Shades of Freedom
If you ever want to lose an audience, start talking federalism. Sure, a few of us policy geeks love this foundational principle of American polity but the other 97.4 percent…
It’s Raining Sovereignty in Virginia
Since last Friday, the Virginia General Assembly has passed six separate bills pertaining to Virginia's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. Starting with SB417, SB283, and SB311, the…