Food Cop Craziness Continues in NY-Gov Wants Transfat Ban Statewide

NYC Food 'Czar' wants to dramatically cut salt intake, while margarine might become a statewide bootleg item

Public Breastfeeding Becomes a Civil Right in WA

Breastfeeding mothers don't have to run and hide to nourish their babies anymore in WA

Anti Smoking Nazi Lawmaker in OR Wants to Snuff Out Hookah Bars

Proposed ban on hookah bars based on 'public health' by nanny state legislators

State Cost of Dying in OR Could Nearly Triple if Democrats Get Their Way

OR to make a killing on virtually tripling the death certificate tax fee

Flashback:1976 Swine Flu Outbreak Vaccinations Kill More than the Flu Itself

1976 tally - One dead from swine flu, 30 dead from vaccine

Half for Me, Half for You, New British Top Tax Rate 50%

New punitive rate threatens 'brain drain' - some high earning Brits threaten to move out

Taliban Monsters Execute Couple in Pakistan for Simply Having an 'Affair"

Taliban now making inroads into nuclear weapon capable Pakistan, even banning some schools from teaching girls

Cruise Ship Fights Fire With Fire and Fends off Somali Pirates

Pirates give up attack after armed Isreali guards fire back in self defense

Conservative Swiss Canton Outlaws Nude Hiking in the Alps

Move comes after German hikers found hiking in the buff

Obama Now Calling for Fiscally Responible "Paygo" Spending Legislation

Measure would offset bigger spending with increased revenue, or cuts elsewhere for a net 0 effect

Warren County OH Does the Right Thing and REJECTS 'Stimulus' Funds

County Commissioner rejects funds because it is borrowed money, adding to the out of control national debt

Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) Wants Federal Reserve Audited

Most Important Federal Reserve Activities Currently Exempted from Audit

Too Much Smoking Can Might Land You 6 Months in Jail in Eagle ID

Proposed Smoking Ban Allows 6 Months JAIL for Repeat Smokers

TX City Councilman Arrested by Mayor for Speaking Out Against Red Light Cameras

Duncanville TX cameras issuing tickets for rolling right on red stops to generate revenue

Opponents of Racist Saggy Pants Ban in Riveria Beach FL Take to Court

Claim: Ban on apparel impedes expression of identity

Maryland Gearing up to Ticket Motorists Driving 57mph in a 55mph Zone

Starting 10-01-09, will be enforced in 'work zones' even if no workers are present

California's Newest Growth Industry: Pot

Pot industry booms after AG Holder announces no more raids on medical marijuana clubs

Supreme Court to Rule on Embarrasing and Intrusive Forced High School Strip Search

Humiliating strip search was to see if student had ibuprofen 400, something that is sold over the counter at 1/2 strength (Advil)

Prudish Vero Beach FL City Council Looks to Ban Mud Wrestling

Proactive move comes even though it 'has not been a problem'

Proposed $5 Tax on Paid Sex Acts in NV Dies

Revenue from new tax estimated at $2,000,000 Annually

Vermont Legislature Overrides Republican Governor's Veto, Passes Same Sex Marriage

Vermont is state #4 to approve equal rights in marriage

Spokane WA Residents Crossing into Idado, Smuggling Dish Soap!

Ban on phosphates leads to poor quality detergents, and dirty dishes. Residents defying ban and smuggling in soap from out of state

British Govt to Domestic Violence Women's Aid Group- Help Males Also, or Lose Funding

Women for Women refuge may be threatened by the unintended consequences of gender equity law

Property Tax Grievances Overload Tax Offices as Values Tumble

Property owners hit with higher taxes based on older, higher valuations

Many Pools to be Shut Down Due to Drain of Funds to Comply with New Federal Regulations

Average cost to comply with new Federal pool filter code is $5,000, and the new codes can often conflict with state codes

Gamers and Retailers of Video Games Upset Over New Quebec Ban

New law bans sales of some video games that are in English only, delaying some games into Quebec for weeks, a long delay and extra cost for the industry

MD County Law that Banned Alcohol Sales in Strip Clubs Struck Down

Ban ruled unconstitutional because it excluded a club owned by ex politician who had also been convicted of fraud

Guitar Giant Carlos Santana Says it's Time to Legalize Pot

Compares current marijuana prohibition to failed alcohol
prohibition in the 20's and 30's

New Powers in Britian Call For Storage of all Emails, Website Visits and Phone Calls

"Inch by inch, the Government's plans to map and monitor everyone's communications are creeping into place. Says Civil Liberties Advocate

Nebraska to Greens and Libertarians (You Don't Exist)

Green and Libertarian Parties not Recognized after failing to meet high 5% threshold, registered voters in both parties to be changed to 'non-partisan' even though they aren't

Utah Finally Relaxes Arcane Liquor Laws

Bar patrons won't have to fill out any more idiotic applications or pay mandatory fees to enter a bar anymore, among other liberalizations

New Family Law in Afghanistan Severely Limits Women's Equal Rights

New law restricts women from leaving their homes without husband's permission, and child custody automatically goes to men
UPDATE: LAW NOW UNDER REVIEW

Bicyclist Community in OR Wants to Put the Brakes on Proposed Mandatory Bike Registration Fee

Proposed New Registration Fee Would Charge Virtually the Same as Cars, Cyclists Outraged

Video: TSA Holds and Interrogates Citizen With Ron Paul Paraphernalia for Merely Having $4,700 Cash

MO State Police have also been targeting Ron Paul supporters, Libertarians and others as 'terrorists' and 'militia members'

Iowa Supreme Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Anti Same Sex Marriage Law

Rationale for ruling was equal protection

Welfare State: 10% of US Now on Food Stamps

Level of those on the dole at a record, over 30,000,000 now collecting

Sticker Shock: New Punitive Federal Tax on Loose Tobacco Triples Prices

One customer in tears over new tax, retail business owners worried about lost sales

Sweeden Moves Forward on Human Rights, Allowing Same Sex Marriage

Human Rights victory was a virtual 'no-brainer' as law passes by over a 10-1 margin.

If Rep Waxman (D-CA) Gets His Way, Governent Will Get the Right to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

Waxman's Bill gives the FDA virtually unlimited power in tobacco product regulation, even though cigarettes are not marketed as a pharmacueticals

Pentagon Wants Billions to Prop Up Pakistan's Military

Funding request to support foreign armed forces come during times of economic turmoil and massive record deficits at home

800% Increase in Cigar Tax to 'Smoke Out' Jobs in FL's Handrolled Cigar Industry

As sales decline from the new punitive taxes, Florida cigar makes may move production out to Central America, costing jobs.