Rights

Most Voters Agree on Core American Values? – HotAir

Given the fractured state of the American population these days, particularly in light of the ongoing culture wars, a new survey from the Associated Press reached a decidedly surprising conclusion. The title of the announcement sums it up nicely, declaring that “Americans still agree on most core American values.” My initial, jaded response was, ‘You […]

Strippers Bill of Rights Now Law in Washington – HotAir

Last month, we looked at new legislation being considered in the state of Washington that would establish a “strippers’ bill of rights,” supposedly ensuring safer working conditions for exotic dancers. In some places, such a proposal might be seen as controversial, but this is Washington we’re talking about. They finished up the bill, passed it […]

A Strippers’ Bill of Rights in Washington – HotAir

A coalition of sex workers in Washington state is advocating for the creation of a “strippers’ bill of rights” to be passed into law. This might sound like a frivolous topic at first glance, but they are addressing some serious issues. Whether you approve of adult entertainment or not, it’s legal in all states (with […]

James Otis, Then and Now ~ The Imaginative Conservative

Going back to the first principles of the Founding, one finds that the Founders talked unceasingly about rights. Rights language became a critical part of the cultural landscape when James Otis delivered his oration on the nature of rights, the common law, and the natural law. Feel free to call me a conservative (I won’t […]