On our own

Three un-related reports were recently published that collectively reflect the common frustrations persons forced to register share.  They amplify the simple message that whatever gains are sought, they will only come by fighting the fight together.     The CATO Institute just published their Human Freedom Index which compares liberty and freedom country by country.  The categories covered convey the ability

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Altamonte Springs proposes ordinance to punish homelessness

According to this article, Altamonte Springs seemingly has issues with a single homeless person, so they are proposing an ordinance to punish all those who are homeless and may encounter certain public spaces.   Other articles suggest this issue is broader with general homelessness growing and requiring a solution.   While the City seems to provide shelter space for many

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Tennessee Files Appeal in Case That Determined TSORNA is Punishment

As expected, Tennessee has filed an appeal in Does v Lee.  In this case, the 6th District Federal judge ruled flat out that the State’s SORNA was punishment and that retroactive components were Ex Post Facto.   Tennessee’s appeal emphasizes three failings of the ruling:  1) the Court exceeded its limits; 2) the Court erred in declaring Ex Post Facto; 3)

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Hate speech for some is hate speech for all

By Sandy Rozek First published at NARSOL.org After three college presidents recently were questioned during a congressional hearing “if students calling for the genocide of Jews violated their school’s code of conduct,” Dan Bongino, a popular conservative radio host, stated “calling for the destruction of any group of people is indeed harassment, criminal, and must be condemned.”  NARSOL agrees. “Almost

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