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August 27, 2024

For Democrats, 'Freedom' is Just Another Word for Mandate

Convention speakers waxed eloquent on the freedom theme. But it was mostly a marketing ploy. They know Americans revere their God-given and constitutional freedoms and want to preserve them. So, Democrats are couching everything they want to do in the guise of freedom. 

February 27, 2024

When the Future of Online Speech Is at Stake

What is at stake is not just a few big social media platforms, but the future of online speech.

December 19, 2023

A 'Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions' Movement Conservatives Can Support

Colleges and universities need to step up and ensure the safety of their students—all students. If that means getting the federal government to “divest” from those that don’t, it will send an important message and save some taxpayer money. 

June 17, 2022

Not Even 2nd Amendment Rights Are Absolute. Let's Talk About Keeping Guns from the Insane

It seems entirely sensible that we can preserve our Second Amendment right to bear arms while keeping significant firepower out of the hands of the disturbed, the dangerous and the immature. 

April 19, 2022

Can Democrats Avoid 2022 'Death Wish' by Getting Tough on Crime?

Bronson’s character in “Death Wish,” Paul Kersey, put fear in the hearts of thugs and criminals. Today, the November election is putting fear in the hearts of Democrats precisely because they have refused to put fear in the hearts of violent thugs and criminals.

November 23, 2021

In San Francisco and Chicago Crime Pays--Very Well

Progressives' efforts to defund and reform the police has made organized theft very lucrative.  

October 13, 2021

Democrats Explained: Mandaters Gonna Mandate

These days the Democrats’ mandate list is long—and growing longer. But their embrace of mandates isn’t new.

August 23, 2021

Testimony Regarding Online Freedom of Speech Legislation in Texas

Testimony by IPI President Tom Giovanetti before the Select Committee on Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Texas House of Representatives.


April 8, 2021

Testimony on Texas House Bill HB 2587, "Relating to the Censorship of Users' Expressions By an Interactive Computer Service

The most shocking and counterproductive thing that could happen with this legislation is that by declaring private businesses to be part of the “public square” as a means of justifying speech regulation, or by redefining terms like “common carrier,” you will be unintentionally facilitating a dramatic increase in the government’s power to regulate private speech.

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