If they can’t take your video games away from you, then they’ll tax you for the privilege to play them.

Attempts in recent years by politicians at both state and federal level to censor violent video games have universally failed. Some obstacle called the 1st Amendment impedes attempts at censoring media in the United States. Unlike other amendments, hopefully this one will continue to stand strong in the future. We’ll see how that goes. But [...]

It’s Never Enough: Politicians are like Sharks, Always Looking for a New Meal

To many Americans, President Obama’s 2014 budget seems like a compromise between the more partisan House and Senate budgets. Long overdue cuts to farm subsidies were proposed, and even entitlements (Social Security and Medicare) are on the table. But the incessant crusade to tax the rich is in full swing, with a Buffett Rule encore [...]

This Land Is Your Land, This Land is My Land: Why Libertarians Should Support Land Value Taxes

“Tax reform” has been a term used by politicians of all flavors, especially in the wake of our struggling economy. For example, the Republican governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has sought to eliminate the state income tax by increasing the state sales tax, joining the ranks of Texas and Washington. To Democrat Mark Dayton, governor [...]

IUCC Advocates Movie Night Presents “Legalize It”

The IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice are presenting “Legalize It”, a documentary about the Yes on Propostion 19 campaign, as the April selection of their monthly movie night. When: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 7:00pm. Where: Irvine United Congregational Church (Plumer Hall) 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 92604 (949) 733-0220 Admission: Free (A free will [...]