Warrantless searches and seizures are "The worst instrument of arbitrary power"
That was James Otis Jr railing on the Writs of Assistance
Government agents with blank-check power - no oath, no probable cause, no limits.
Sound familiar?
Well it was so important to the founders, that his 1761 speech kicked off the American Revolution.
As John Adams put it,
"then and there the child Independence was born"
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” — John 11:25
In today’s Gospel, Jesus stands before the tomb of His friend Lazarus. He weeps with those who mourn. He shares in their grief. And then He reveals His power over death itself.
Before the miracle, He asks Martha a question that echoes through every generation: “Do you believe this?”
Faith does not deny sorrow. It does not pretend loss is easy. But it trusts that Christ is stronger than the grave, and that His voice still calls us from darkness into life.
🙏 Lord, strengthen our faith in moments of doubt and remind us that in You, death never has the final word.
(Getty Images: Resurrection of Lazarus in the church Chiesa di San Gaetano and the chapel of the Crucifixion, Padua)
Too often veterans are intimidated from questioning war.
@joekent16jan19 broke the silence.
Veterans have earned the right to ask why we’re fighting, and now we are.
Read our open letter at @amconmag and add your name at the bottom of the article. https://t.co/rdszbZnSlV
The war he’s been warning about for decades is finally here. The great @RonPaul joined me to discuss where we go from here, and advice for young Americans who oppose this war.
Please join us in thanking Senate President Pro Tempore @KennethBogner for his commitment to serving our nation.
Captain Bogner was recruited as a Civil Affairs Officer for the Army Reserve because of his prior service as a U.S. Marine and elected official.
In order to meet his obligations in this new role, he couldn't run again to serve in the Legislature this cycle.
As a Civil Affairs Officer with a specialty in government and laws, he will act as a liaison between U.S. military forces, foreign governments, and civilian authorities around the world.
Thank you, Senator!
#mtpol #mtleg
The United States is at war with Iran.
Here is our organization's official statement presented by our founder and Afghan War veteran @DanMcKnight30.
May God protect Americans in harms way, may He comfort their families, and may He guide our nation through this difficult moment.
♰🇺🇸 The Largest Church in North America 🇺🇸♰
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception pray for us 🙏
🎥 The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC, United States 🇺🇸
It is the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world.
Architecture: The basilica features a unique Byzantine-Romanesque Revival style, constructed entirely of masonry without steel beams. It stands 237 feet tall to the top of its dome and spans 459 feet in length, with a total interior area of over 206,000 square feet.
Chapels & Art: It houses 82 Marian chapels representing diverse cultures and nationalities, reflecting the multicultural fabric of American Catholics. The basilica contains the world’s largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art, including vast mosaics, stained glass, and sculptures.
Key Features: The Trinity Dome—completed in 2017—features a monumental mosaic of the Holy Trinity, Mary as Theotokos, and the Nicene Creed. The Great Upper Church can seat 10,000 worshippers, and the Crypt Church includes a museum with papal artifacts like Pope Paul VI’s Coronation Tiara and a Golden Rose bestowed by Pope Benedict XVI.
History: Construction began in 1920 under Bishop Thomas J. Shahan and was resumed after WWII, culminating in the dedication of the Upper Church in 1959. It was elevated to Minor Basilica status by Pope John Paul II in 1990.
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One week ago, it took the New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee just 96 seconds to vote down @DefendTheGuard.
No questions for proponents.
No debate.
No reading written testimony.
@DanMcKnight30 does what they refused: analyize arguments and respond to opponents.
WATCH NOW!