Forcing Politicians to Listen: Dissent, Rebellion and All-Around Hell-Raising

John W. Whitehead July 5th, 2010

A government that is out of control is one that won’t listen. So what is to be done? In this vodcast, John W. Whitehead explores ways for voters to force their elected representatives to listen.

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Constitutional attorney John W. Whitehead is founder and president of The Rutherford Institute and author of The Change Manifesto. He can be contacted at johnw@rutherford.org. Information about Th … (Read More)

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Censoring Glenn Beck: Doesn't the Left Believe in Free Speech Anymore?

John W. Whitehead April 19th, 2010

After decades serving as the bastion of free speech, the so-called Liberal Left has traded in its mantle of extreme tolerance for a hammer of intolerance and censorship. In this vodcast, John W. Whitehead takes aim at left-leaning efforts to silence Glenn Beck.

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Fred Phelps' "God Hates Fags" Message: Is It Free Speech?

John W. Whitehead March 15th, 2010

"You can't preach the Bible without preaching the hatred of God."–Pastor Fred Phelps

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear Snyder v. Phelps, a case dealing with anti-gay protests at the funerals of American soldiers, is stirring up debate over whether the privacy rights of grieving families trumps the free speech rights of demonstrators.

The case arose after members of the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church picketed the Maryland funeral of Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Sn … (Read More)

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Freedom Fading - John W. Whitehead on SBE

Erik Guzman July 3rd, 2009

If it's not enough of a 4th of July bummer that the economy is in the toilet, join John Whitehead on this edition of Steve Brown Etc. to hear about the shocking ways that the freedoms we're celebrating are going up in smoke.

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If your city canceled their 4th of July celebration because of budget cuts, here's a recipe for fireworks. Combine one part federal hate crimes law and two pa … (Read More)

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