That's because they are. And I recently appeared on the Enemy of the [Surveillance] State Podcast to talk about it. (more…)
Read moreThe War Always Comes Home: Thoughts from Maharrey Head 153
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" You cannot simultaneously support perpetual warfare abroad and limited government at home. Most people tend to separate domestic and foreign policy. The problem is, the two are intimately intertwined, and the things that happen "over there" don't stay over there. They always end up having an impact here at home,..
Read moreTechnocratic Tyranny and How to Stop It
A recent study revealed that the United States is the fourth-biggest violator of biometric privacy in the world. I recently appeared on the Corbett Report to talk about how the rising government use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance techniques threatens our privacy and what we can do about it. (more…)
Read moreSo…You Have Nothing to Hide?
Whenever I talk about government surveillance, there is always "that guy" who claims if I'm not doing anything illegal I shouldn't be concerned about it. Well, I am concerned about it. I explain why in this short video. WATCH
Read moreIowa Nullifies the U.S. Supreme Court: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #122
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" When it comes to the legal system, Americans make a federal case out of almost everything. But a guy in Iowa took a different route. When Iowa police violated his rights, he didn't run to the feds. He sued in state court under the Iowa Constitution. As a result, the..
Read moreA Government Right to Privacy? Thoughts from Maharrey Head #121
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Does the government have a "right to privacy?" Some cop thinks so. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain why he's full of crap. LISTEN You can subscribe to Thoughts from Maharrey Head for free on iTunes. Just click HERE. You can also listen on my YouTube channel HERE. SHOW..
Read moreInterview: Defying the Surveillance State Locally
I recently appeared on the Culture of Peace podcast hosted by Luke Tatum to talk about defying the surveillance state through local action. During the interview, I talked about how and why I started a local organization to bring oversight and transparency to surveillance in Lexington, Kentucky. I also explained how my efforts ended up getting..
Read moreFighting the Surveillance State in My Own Backyard – Interview on Scott Horton Show
I recently appeared on the Scott Horton show to talk about the lawsuit the city of Lexington, Kentucky, filed against me over an open records request, and how local efforts can put a dent in the ever-expanding federal surveillance state. (more…)
Read moreSo…You Have Nothing to Hide? Thoughts from Maharrey Head #114
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Whenever I talk about government surveillance, I always get people saying it doesn't matter. After all, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I challenge this ignorant mantra and explain exactly why we should care about surveillance. And..
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #51: Bipartisan Constitution Shredding
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" I this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the bipartisan attack on the Constitution in the wake of the Orlando shooting. As I put it in a recent article, Gun-grabbers to the left of me, voyeurs on the right. People often complain about partisan bickering and gridlock...
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