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Category Archives: Free Speech
Apr
12
6 Women Want Wal-Mart WAM
By Katie Kieffer
Sorry boys, Betty Dukes is not a California girl who models daisy dukes. She’s a Californian in her sixties who is leading the charge in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Betty Dukes, et. al.
Six female plaintiffs, led by Betty Dukes, are current and former Wal-Mart employees with sexual discrimination charges against Wal-Mart. They seek to represent the group of over 1.5 million women who have worked at 3,400 domestic Wal-Mart retail stores since December 26, 1998. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Free Speech, Law
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Mar
22
Play to win high-tech freedom
By Katie Kieffer
Your game-day challenge is preserving your high-tech freedom. Today, I will explain your online freedom’s biggest threat and then employ NFL pep talks that will inspire you to prevail.
On Dec. 21, 2010, the FCC essentially declared that the Internet and telephone communications are the same. You know, like how water and beer are both beverages so they clearly are the same? Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Law
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Mar
17
Freedom reigns on the road
By Katie Kieffer
Last week, I interviewed Ford Auto at the Minneapolis Auto Show. I decided to showcase Ford on my website because I think Ford’s new SYNC system is an example of an innovative product that keeps freedom in the hands of consumers. At a time when political elites are scrambling to think of ways to excessively restrict and regulate drivers on the road, Ford has found a way to keep drivers safe without restricting their access to modern technology.
This video was shot by my filming partners, Charles Eide and Michael Danielson, of EideCom:
Posted in Economy, Free Speech, Law
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Feb
23
Why young people are happy
By Katie Kieffer
The latest Pew Research Center poll shows that young people (ages 18 – 28) are happier now than they have been in over 30 years. Why is this? Aren’t we in the middle of a financial meltdown in America? Aren’t the costs of living going up? Aren’t young people losing their jobs? If you are down on America or down on your life, I’ll help you change your mindset to match that of today’s youth. I promise you, you’ll be happier for it.
I believe young people today are happier for two reasons: First, most Millennials want to live more like grownups and less like their parents who sometimes act like babies. And, second, they understand and are excited by the opportunities America has to rebound out of recession and back to greatness. Let me explain: Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Entertainment & Culture, Free Speech, Humor, Law, National Security
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Dec
08
How to shut WikiLeaks up
By Katie Kieffer
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a professional mover. “Home” is a work in progress for Assange. The notorious hacker and “freedom-of-information activist” has been on the move from childhood. TIME Magazine reports that Assange’s family “…ran a theater company and moved more than 30 times before he turned 14. At one point, reportedly, he, his baby half brother and his divorced mother fled her boyfriend for years across Australia.”
Since launching the WikiLeaks website, Assange has continually been on the move. He has hopped from one country to the next, avoiding the U.S. Today, he is being hounded by world governments, particularly the U.S. government, for leaking at least 1,325 diplomatic cables on WikiLeaks. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Energy, Free Speech, National Security
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Nov
04
Time for a ‘Slurpee Summit’
By Katie Kieffer
Yesterday, President Obama said that he ‘might hold a “Slurpee Summit” with the new Republican leadership,’ according to USA Today. Slurpee‘s owner, 7-Eleven, has already offered to cater the Summit with red, blue and purple frozen drinks. I don’t know whether the President will follow through on his idea, but I would like to host my own Slurpee Summit with American voters. Let’s kick back with refreshing Slurpees and talk about what this election means for us.
If you voted in this election, congratulations. You had a say in who your elected officials are. Furthermore – whether or not you voted, if you are an American citizen – you currently possess an unprecedented level of influence over your elected officials.
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Nov
02
Making your vote count
By Katie Kieffer
You want your vote to count. Here are some helpful tips to consider before heading to your polling place today.
1.) Ensure fraudulent voting doesn’t cancel your vote
Minnesota law requires convicted felons to refrain from voting until their civil rights are restored. However, felons still came out to vote in the 2008 general election. There were also verified cases of double voting in Minnesota. Fox News recently covered Minnesota’s efforts to prevent election fraud. You can learn more here and by watching this video: Continue reading
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Oct
05
Staring down our shirts
By Katie Kieffer
I’m starting to feel like the government wants to look at us in an inappropriate manner.
The Obama Administration just introduced a bill that would turn the U.S. into a mini Saudi Arabia. Here’s a taste of what’s inside this bill: The U.S. government would have access to your BlackBerry™ or other smart phone messages, your tweets on Twitter™, your video-conferences on Skype™ and your profile on Facebook®.
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Posted in Free Speech, National Security
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Sep
30
Russia pump fakes
Part 2 in a series
By Katie Kieffer
Today I will highlight the ongoing trial of Russia’s top businessman, Mikhail Khodorkovsky. I will outline key points surrounding his case so that you can be alert to warning signs from our own politicians. When U.S. politicians start acting like Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, traveling the world and posing for photo ops, it’s a sure sign that they are trying to distract voters and throw us a pump fake.
Learning about Russia is no different than watching film before the big game. Only this is the game of life and freedom is at stake. Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Law, National Security
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Sep
28
Putin’s seductive powers wilt
Part 1 in a series
By Katie Kieffer
“Come into my cabana,” says Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to the people.
Putin is famous for his sultry, emotionless gaze. For years, Putin has been more seductive than the Wet Republic Ultra Pool on a Sunday afternoon in Vegas. But, gradually, Russians are beginning to find him less charming. Continue reading
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