Why Are Lifetime Gun Bans Being Imposed on Tax Cheats? That the punishment should fit the crime is a widely held axiom. If you lie on a tax return, you might expect to face certain consequences, such as fines and the repayment of back taxes, probably with interest, and perhaps even home confinement, or (in the extreme case) prison time. But you would not expect a lifetime restriction on your fundamental rights — such as the freedom to speak, to own property, or to enjoy your privacy. These punishments would be arbitrary and unjust given the nature of the crime.... View Article

‘Albexit’: Why this economist thinks Alberta could separate from Canada ‘If it’s really put to the wall, I think it could end up being an independent country,’ says Jack Mintz As Albertans take to the streets and the roads to demand better support for the struggling oil and gas sector, one public policy expert says the province could go the way of the Brits. Jack Mintz, a president’s fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, wrote in the Financial Post Wednesday that an “Albexit could be the next big shock.” The column comes a day after the... View Article

Bill Would Make New York First State to Ban Bulletproof Vests A New York lawmaker is attempting to seize body armor from civilians and would make it illegal to buy the protective gear in the state. The bill from assemblymember Jonathan G. Jacobson (D.) would outlaw the sale and possession of body armor in the state of New York. The bill would require residents who own a bulletproof vest to turn them over to police within 15 days of the bill becoming law. It would make New York the first state to ban the purchase or possession of bulletproof vests... View Article

CA bill would require department stores to have gender neutral sections California lawmakers are considering a bill that would require department stores and large retailers to have gender neutral children’s sections. Assembly member Evan Low, who introduced Assembly Bill 2826, says he wants to make the shopping experience more inclusive for children. Stores that violate the proposed legislation could face a $1,000 fine. The bill follows a backlash against gender-specific toys and clothing that some groups claim perpetuates gender stereotypes. More information on the bill can be found here. https://abc7.com/gender-neutral-department-stores-toys-mr-potato-head-assembly-bill-2826/10380693/ Hasbro ‘Dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head Brand... View Article

Texas Gov. Abbott announces plan to fully reopen businesses, end state mask mandate Texas’s Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said he planned to open the state next week “100%,” roughly a year after the coronavirus pandemic broke out throughout the U.S. Abbott issued an executive order that rescinds many of the state’s previous orders, allowing all businesses in the state to fully reopen and revoking the statewide mask mandate as of next Wednesday. “To be clear, COVID has not, like, suddenly disappeared,” Abbott cautioned during a press conference at a restaurant in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday. “COVID still exists... View Article

Hyatt claps back at CPAC haters: We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment Hyatt Hotels defended its decision to host the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday, at a time when the political climate has become increasingly volatile, citing its belief that individuals and organizations should be able to peacefully gather and express their own views. The three-day event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Florida, featuring a slew of prominent Republican speakers from lawmakers and former administration officials to President Donald Trump. https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/hyatt-defends-cpac-decision Gold Trump statue on sale at CPAC for $100,000... View Article

Open Borders, Closed Economy Before the Wuhan Coronavirus, the left was all about openness. Leftists wanted open borders and an open society with no walls or boundaries. They called everyone who disagreed racist and fascist. Now, after the crisis, they are all about keeping things closed and having borders and boundaries everywhere while conservatives want to reopen. The left responds by calling an open society racist and fascist. How is it possible to completely flip political positions so dramatically in a matter of months? https://www.libertynation.com/the-left-open-borders-closed-economy/ Joe Biden Is Keeping U.S. Closed for Americans, Leaving Border Open for Illegal Aliens President... View Article

‘Total betrayal.’ Gun control activists react to Trudeau’s gun buyback scheme Gun control activists in Canada reacted with “anger and dismay” on Tuesday to the Trudeau government’s proposed legislation to toughen the country’s gun laws, accusing the Liberals of backtracking on their promise to remove all newly blacklisted firearms from circulation. In May of 2020, the Liberals announced a ban on the use, sale and importation of more than 1,500 makes and models of what the government refers to as military-grade “assault-style weapons.” Bill C-21, presented Tuesday morning, introduces a buy-back program for blacklisted firearms, allows municipalities to ban handguns... View Article

CDC recommending vulnerable minority populations be a priority for COVID-19 vaccine The health department website acknowledges the inequity saying “with already less access to healthcare and, more often than not, receipt of lower-quality health care than their white counterparts, Black/African American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx residents have more often tested positive for the disease, been hospitalized and have higher death rates due to COVID-19.” https://www.kctv5.com/coronavirus/vaccine_tracker/cdc-recommending-vulnerable-minority-populations-be-a-priority-for-covid-19-vaccine/article_331c42ea-43df-11eb-8520-7b02de69c9b8.html Whistleblower: Coca-Cola Uses Antiracist Training That Tells Employees ‘Try To Be Less White’ Coca-Cola has used a training video by antiracist activist Robin DiAngelo that tells employees to “try to be less white,” according to “unwoke... View Article

Biden pledges action on guns amid resistance White House officials met last week with several gun violence prevention groups as they weigh how to move forward on an issue that has stymied Democrats for years. The White House says President Biden is “personally committed” to action on an issue he has tackled many times in the past. Less than a month into the new administration, Biden officials are meeting with advocates backing reforms that Democrats have been pushing for in Congress, like strengthening background checks. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/538672-biden-pledges-action-on-guns-amid-resistance Biden won’t rule out gun control via executive order White House Press Secretary Jen... View Article