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Domestic Terrorism Since 9/11


Terrorism still vexes Europe, and seems unavoidable in Middle East hot spots. But since 9/11, thank goodness, there’s been no domestic terrorism in the United States.But what do we say when we see a story about a terrorist attack on U.S. soil?Let’s qualify the statement: There’s been no successful Al Qaeda-masterminded terrorist attack in America since September 11, 2001. But we do have thugs here who try to achieve political ends through terror. [Read More]

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Our 2007 Sammie Awards were a huge success. Check out our winners, and stay tuned for how you can enter the upcoming 2008 Sammies!  [Read More]

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Government Gone Wild!

Free Paul Jacob publicity tour begins on Monday 

January 25, 2008


Following the second arraignment of "The Oklahoma 3" in Oklahoma City, Sam Adams Alliance senior advisor Paul Jacob will begin a publicity tour around the country, informing people about the citizen's initiative process and how important it is in a thriving representative democracy.

Cleaning Up His Own Backyard: 

Charles Moran, Brighton Township, Michigan
September 21, 2007


It all started when Charles Moran received a phone call from a friend.

She explained to him how her plans to build a modest expansion onto her home and add a sandbox and swing for the kids had run up against a wall-a $40,000 wall of government rules and regulations. The incident prompted Moran to organize local citizens in support of a ballot initiative that would eventually restore the property rights of residents of Brighton Township, Michigan, and curtail a local government that has gone too far.