Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Happy Sedition Act Day!
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste, it’s an opportunity to do things you could not do before.”—Rahm Emanuel Following Rahm’s rule for expanding government power, 216 years ago today, the US Congress, controlled by...
Comparing the Declaration’s Grievances to Our Own
Today, July 2, is the anniversary of America’s independence. Though the 4th has been (wrongly) given the distinction, it was on this date in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress voted to approve independence from...
Fourth Amendment Forum Report
Last week was our first Fourth Amendment Forum — a new, annual event we’ll be holding going forward along with ACLU Utah and the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The purpose of this event is to discuss new laws...
Get More Bang For Your Political Buck: Join Us!
I was recently speaking with a very politically active friend who has served in key, influential decision-making positions within the Republican Party. We both cynically remarked in the past how difficult it is to move the needle...
Utah County Sheriff’s Office Acquires Military Vehicle
Libertas Institute received word yesterday from a concerned citizen that there was a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle sitting in a parking lot in Provo. The military vehicle, seen in the photo above, arrived just...
Liberty Forum Report
Last week was our first Liberty Forum — a new, annual event we’ll be holding going forward. The purpose of this event is to report on the recent legislative session, present awards to legislators who scored 85% or higher on...