John Doe ruling illustrates why GAB reform is necessary, campaign finance laws need update Milwaukee, WI – July 16, 2015 – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ended the nearly five year long investigation into Governor Scott Walker and conservative organizations for alleged campaign finance violations. It was an extraordinarily broad investigation employing a highly questionable…
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Former Green Bay Couple Sues City for Illegal Destruction of Property
Ordinance permitted city to enter, destroy property with no notice or opportunity to object Milwaukee, WI – July 15, 2015 – On behalf of a former Green Bay couple, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is suing the City of Green Bay for violating their right to due process and for an illegal taking…
Riley J. Hood
Who Shot JR?
“Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.” Matthew 23:24Remember the soap opera “Dallas?” The TV hype was, “Who shot JR?” I can answer that question in a simple three part statement, “I don’t know, I don’t care, and I don’t have time on my hands.” Why have I brought this…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Unconstitutional Prosecution of Free Speech
WMC Calls for GAB, Prosecutors to Apologize MADISON – In the wake of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the unconstitutional John Doe investigation into independent groups during recall elections, WMC issued the following statement. WMC and WMC Issues Mobilization Council, Inc. were among the groups that successfully challenged the subpoenas they received in the…
Maxim Lott
Calling America ‘Land of Opportunity’ offensive, University of California warns professors
Published June 15, 2015 Phrases such as “America is the land of opportunity” and “America is a melting pot” are “micro-aggressions” that could leave some students feeling discriminated against, according to a new faculty training guide put out by the University of California that one former professor in the system says shows “how crazy it’s…
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Here Are your Tax Dollars Hard at Work
From: “Go Solar America” Subject: Let the Government Subsidize your Solar Installation – Lower your Electrical Bill Today! Date: July 30, 2015 To: Steve Welcenbach Up to 70% Off Your Home Energy Bills – Go Solar For As Little As $0 Down Today! Isn’t it nice that our politicians are helping you and I help…