ISI Civics Quiz - Are you smarter than a politician?

Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Educating for Liberty

Office holders who have taken this quiz statistically score lower. See the results page for more details on this discovery.

Oregon State Constitution

Even more important and pertinent to every day life than the federal Constitution is each individual state constitution (or hey, in the case of Washington state, both of their constitutions ?). I live in Oregon, so in an attempt to educate both myself and the voting public I will begin posting daily excerpts from the Oregon State Constitution. If you aren't an Oregon resident, I encourage you to study your own state's constitution. Most (if not all) states have their constitutions online.  


I plan to do this in order, so here is Article I, Section I of the Oregon State Constitution: 

      Section 1. Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper. —

Read the Oregon State Constitution here 

FBI Investigating Free State Project ? ?

Just read an article about how the FBI is trying to infiltrate the FSP. In a vlog entry one activist explains the situation, and ends in saying don't live in fear, live according to your principles. "Be led by love, be responsible for your actions." This is how most all of us in the liberty movement feel. FBI look elsewhere - Free Keene is not a group of radical terrorists.

http://libertarianreview.us/2012/06/01/the-fbi-wants-to-infiltrate-the-free-state-project/

Greek Crisis Hits Hospitals Hard

This article from Reuters explains the current situation of Greek Healthcare:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/14/us-greece-health-idUSBRE85D1IO20120614

Just for a Good Chuckle....Had to Share

Alex Jones makes fun of Jack Hunter's hair. On a facebook post, Hunter replies "But my incredibly good looks are off limits. It's what's on the outside that counts."   LMAO!!!

http://www.humblelibertarian.com/2012/06/alex-jones-makes-fun-of-jack-hunters.html

Reading List of Articles: Libertarian/Austrian Economics Primer

I stumbled upon this reading list, and thought it was worth the share. This is a primer of sorts for those interested in the topic of libertarianism/austrian economics. The author insists that this WILL NOT make you an expert, but will serve as a great starting point.

Reading List by Economic Policy Journal

Peter Schiff testifies before Congress in behalf of the free market. :)

"We're broke, maybe you haven't noticed this...We need to get the government out 

so we can bring the free market in."

New York Food Laws Target Donations to the Homeless

New York is at it again with their crazy food restrictions. Now one cannot even donate to the homeless, because the state can't monitor the salt, fiber, and fat content of the donated foods..... >_<   

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/03/19/bloomberg-strikes-again-nyc-bans-food-donations-to-the-homeless/#.T9TxTBlnX58.facebook