Liberties Law

Jan 6, 2025 | znetwork.org | James Nelson |Liberties Law

I usually refrain from criticizing opinions issued by the Montana Supreme Court (the Court). I cannot stand silent, however in the face of the Court’s recent evisceration of Montana’s fundamental constitutional Right to Know, Article II, section 9.

Nov 19, 2024 | znetwork.org | Sharon Zhang |Liberties Law

Lawmakers in the House are once again moving to pass a dangerous bill, nicknamed the “nonprofit killer” by opponents, that would give Donald Trump and future presidents wide leeway to attack nonprofit groups that the presidential administration views as ideological foes. The bill, H.R. 9495, is slated for a markup in committee on Monday that will likely be followed by a floor vote requiring a simple majority vote to pass, potentially this week.

Feb 13, 2024 | znetwork.org | Liberties Law |Rob Okun

How many ears must one man haveBefore he can hear people cry? How many deaths will it take ’til he knowsthat too many people have died? —Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind”It’s been six years since the Valentine’s Day massacre of 14 students and three teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and gun violence remains as virulent a disease as ever, with regular new outbreaks in states across the country.

Dec 26, 2023 | znetwork.org | Philip Farruggio |Liberties Law

Students of American history realize that we as a people have experienced quite a few ‘ Ages of National Anxiety’. Looking back but within 110 years or so we know there was national anxiety during World Wars 1 and 2 and of course, in my boomer memory, during the (phony) Vietnam War when we interceded in a country’s civil war.

Dec 12, 2023 | znetwork.org | Liberties Law |Timothy Holdiness

In the streets of Bogalusa, Louisiana, a sadly familiar scene unfolds—the mournful wail of sirens, the piercing flash of blue lights, and another community shaken by the harsh crack of gunfire. This is a recurring nightmare echoing across Louisiana, reflecting a national crisis that grips the heart of America. This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about gun violence victims like Ranshad Jefferson, whose story mirrors countless others nationwide.