A new year brings new laws
Every January 1 a deluge of new laws take effect across the country, more than 200 of these new laws were added to the books in Illinois alone. Illinois state …
New Year, new laws
January 1 is more than just the date that marks the start of a new year, and the time that many people make resolutions about how their life is going …
Calculating freedom in an unfree world
How does one quantify freedom? Is it even possible to calculate such a thing? Over the years, several entities have collaborated in an attempt to do just that. Freedom House, …
Looking ahead to 2016 elections
A new year is upon us, which means a few things. First and foremost, it’s a Presidential election year which means the focus for most of the year will be …
Officials want to close your access to open records
Government officials often tout the line “if you’ve nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear” in response to news about one government spy program or another. However, many of these …