Category: Politics
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Year in Review: 2014
Here is a sampling of stories from Voice for Liberty in 2014.
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‘Public Choice’ explains much of government and politics
Public Choice economics applies realistic insights about human behaviour to the process of government, and is extremely helpful for all those who have an interest in — or work in — public policy to understand this discipline.
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Karl Peterjohn at Wichita Pachyderm Club
Sedgwick County Commissioner Karl Peterjohn addressed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on November 14, 2014.
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Voter privacy a subject ready for debate
Campaign methods used in the recent election may spark debate on the information government makes available about voters and their voting behavior.
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Tax not me, but food for the poor
This is Union Station in downtown Wichita. Its owner has secured a deal whereby future property taxes will be diverted to him rather than funding the costs of government like fixing streets, running the buses, and paying schoolteachers. This project may also receive a sales tax exemption. But as you can see, the owner wants…
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Wichita geologist sees problems with city water plan
Recently, the city revealed enhancement of the aquifer storage and recovery project (ASR) as the preferred new supply. Although enhancement of ASR may ultimately prove a viable option, there are still significant uncertainties, writes geologist Karma Mason.
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Using your smartphone for political activism
Your smartphone is a valuable tool for activism. Here are two ways to get involved.
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Kansas campaign material repository
An accessible collection of campaign material will help hold candidates and campaigns accountable.
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Hemp, Guns and National Security
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) discusses federal regulation of hemp, polling on marijuana reform, reasserting the Second Amendment in D.C. and the legislative effort to curtail the National Security Agency’s sweeping data collection practices.
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Your smartphone is your activism toolkit
Your smartphone is a valuable tool for activism. Here are two ways to get involved.
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Susan Estes of AFP and the upcoming summt
On the Joseph Ashby Show, Susan Estes of Americans for Prosperity-Kansas appeared on August 7, 2014. Bob Weeks is the guest host. We discuss the the goals of AFP and the upcoming Defending the American Dream Summit in Dallas.
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Elections in Kansas: Federal offices
Kansas Republican primary voters made two good decisions this week.