In politics, bad laws are often passed because they are paraded as good causes. This especially holds true for the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA), legislation pending in the U.S. Senate that its supporters purport would aid the environment but ... READ MORE
As Americans celebrate the 224th anniversary of our nation's independence and pause to remember the sacrifices made by our ancestors so that we may enjoy freedom today, perhaps no site evokes more poignant memories than Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Independence ... READ MORE
Not all Christmas tales have happy endings. Most of us know the Charles Dickens tale, "A Christmas Carol." It's the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy man who became so bitter after losing the love of his life that he ... READ MORE
Innocent until proven guilty, right? That's what it says in civics textbooks. But in the real world, sometimes government officials want you to be guilty. If that happens, even if you are innocent, you can be in big trouble. Take ... READ MORE
What do the Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, Jefferson's Monticello and Yellowstone National Park have in common? Each of these national treasures is regulated according to the dictates of foreign bureaucrats rather than according to the will of the American ... READ MORE
This Christmas will be the last Christmas Harold and Iris Stone spend in the home in which they raised two daughters and accumulated four decades of cherished holiday memories. That's because the Stones will soon be evicted, thanks to the ... READ MORE
(BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON) - The League of Private Property Voters (LPPV) today named 35 US Senators and 214 Representatives as Champions of Private Property Rights. It also named 34 Senators and 110 Representatives as Enemies of Private Property Rights. The ... READ MORE
By Nancie G. Marzulla When Congress returns from its summer recess after Labor Day, it will face a decision of potentially landmark proportions concerning private property rights. Namely, Congress must decide whether to fund the federal share of the Headwaters ... READ MORE
IntroductionThe Green Pages is a directory of property rights, wise use and free market environmental organizations. It was designed with one goal in mind: To help facilitate greater networking between organizations seeking common-sense solutions to environmental problems.To this end, the ... READ MORE
Environmental Policy Task Force ALASKA REJECTS PRESIDENT'S CHRISTMAS TREE REQUEST, SAYING "GROW YOUR OWN" MEDIA ADVISORY June 6, 1997 Contact: David Ridenour, Laura Cleland or Mike Beard Fly-in for Freedom Press Office: 202/879-7966 Or Leave a Message at: (202) 507-6398 ... READ MORE
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