Activism

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Juror Rights Activists Seek to End the Culture of Incarceration

2014-09-17 • Magazine Article James Babb

Every juror has the power to say "not guilty" if they disagree with the law. Every juror has the power to judge the facts of the case, the law itself, and whether or not the law is being misapplied. Also referred to as conscientious acquittal or juro

Activism

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Activists Launch Nationwide Ad Campaign Promoting Jury Nullification

2013-10-31 • Magazine Article James Babb

Juror rights activists have started a nationwide campaign to educate the public about our rights if selected for jury duty.

Stay or Go?

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The anarchist's burden…

2013-01-04 • Magazine Article James Babb

Should we stay and fight for freedom, even when those around us seem unaware and unwilling to address the root problems of society?

Giving Thanks

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Thankful for Courage…

2012-10-31 • Magazine Article James Babb

One of the best parts of working in the freedom movement is the chance to know and be inspired by some truly courageous people. Opposing the state can be dangerous. Standing tall while others bow can put a big target on your chest.

Inventions

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Philly Freedom Report

2012-10-02 • Magazine Article James Babb

It was an exciting and productive summer for Philadelphia freedom lovers. We have an amazing, diverse group of freedom activists. This is a brief summary of some of our activities.

Future Predictions

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2012 Wishes for We Won’t Fly

2012-01-03 • Magazine Article James Babb

The US Travel Association discovered in a survey that two-out-of-five travelers are saying they will skip the plane and invasive checkpoints in favor of more dignified methods of transportation.

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Freedom activists bring food, warmth and knowledge to Occupy Philadelphia

2011-12-02 • Magazine Article James Babb

When the Occupy movement began, many of us in the freedom community were curious. Was this really a movement of whiny kids demanding free tuition, or was it something more?

Economy - Economics USA

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‘Idolatry of the Market’? by Thomas Woods (in the Occupy Philadelphia Inquirer)

2012-01-17 • Magazine Article James Babb

The widespread misdiagnosis of the crisis now engulfing us has led to the frequent claim that lax regulation, or deregulation, must have caused it, and that better supervision of the system can prevent future crises. This is a delusion, albeit a comm

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Help the dedicated teams that are serving the movement by Ralph A. McKittrick

2012-01-17 • Magazine Article James Babb

There is an urgent need for donations of numerous items to help us continue as a thriving voluntary community.

Federal Reserve

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A Socialist Perspective On the Federal Reserve Audit by Bernie Sanders

2012-01-17 • Magazine Article James Babb

July 21, 2011 - The first top-to-bottom audit of the Federal Reserve uncovered eye-popping new details about how the U.S. provided a whopping $16 trillion in secret loans to bail out American and foreign banks and businesses during the worst economic

Revolutions, Rebellions & Uprisings

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Who Speaks for the Movement?

2011-11-04 • Magazine Article James Babb

This question comes up quite often. It is a frequent subject of debate, especially in a movement claiming to speak for "the 99%.” The easiest answer is "no one speaks for the movement."

Police State

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Ignoring Opposition, City Passes Curfew, By Nicholas Shankin

2011-11-04 • Magazine Article James Babb

Despite the double-dose of tremendous public outcry in devoted opposition to the unjust and unconstitutional Philadelphia curfew’s passing into permanent city law, City Council members voted on October 27, 2011 to enact the bill.

Philosophy: Fascism

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Will We Step Aside for a Skating Rink?

2011-11-04 • Magazine Article James Babb

Connected businesses will profit handsomely from this project, but unfortunately over 82% of the cost of this project will fall on taxpayers. Like many projects of this nature, the profits are privatized, while expenses and risks are socialized.

Police State

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Peace Activist Shot by Oakland Police, Thousands Rally in Response

2011-11-04 • Magazine Article James Babb

Police turned a peaceful demonstration into a war zone when they assaulted the unarmed demonstrators with flash bang bombs, tear gas and rubber bullets.

Government

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Who are we? What do we want?

2011-10-07 • Magazine Article James Babb

These are the questions we are asked over and over again and the answer is both complex and simple.

Activism

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An open letter/warning from a former tea party movement adherent to the Occupy Wall Street movement.

2011-10-07 • Magazine Article James Babb

The following is excerpted from on open letter posted on Reddit by vaslittlecrow.

Philosophy: Fascism

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Ending Corporatism

2011-10-07 • Magazine Article James Babb

Corporations are bad. Really bad. These faceless behemoths wield an inordinately large influence over society and our government.

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“Occupy Now” Moves into Philadelphia

2011-10-07 • Magazine Article James Babb

After nearly two weeks of planning and two public meetings, the grass roots members of Occupy Philadelphia claimed their first piece of Pennsylvania real estate.

Homeland Security

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Is the TSA advancing the cause of liberty?

2011-05-29 • Magazine Article James Babb

Libertarians have never had an easier job exposing the true nature of government. The TSA has unwittingly handed us a wonderful teaching opportunity. If the best way to make a vegetarian is a tour of the slaughter house, videos of the TSA are a great