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When the government strikes : How California sank its fangs into a snake aversion trainer

October 16, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

California-based entrepreneur Jake Molieri has always been sure of one thing: No matter what his future held, it would involve animals. Since he was a little boy growing up in Northern California, he had a deep love for animals, and not just your typical dogs and cats. Jacob is a fan of everything from amphibians to exotic birds—he even owns seve ...

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Fighting for 11,000 Customers Left Behind by Tennessee’s Protectionist Law

September 26, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

The State of Kentucky is well known for its smooth, oaky, one-of-a-kind bourbon. But what is less known about the Bluegrass State is its rich history of hemp cultivation that predates the founding of the country. Kentucky even led the nation in hemp production throughout the 19th century, directly contributing to the creation of essential rope, twi ...

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Making waves : California surf instructor challenges State Parks’ permit monopoly

September 19, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

California native Helina Beck grew up mesmerized by her big sister Holly's passion for surfing. Holly, who is ten years Helina's senior, didn't just love surfing; she excelled at it. Eight-year-old Helina watched as her sister travelled the world, garnered sponsorships and magazine features and even starred in a reality TV show. When Helina express ...

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Patients deserve better : Missouri NP takes stand against barriers to healthcare

September 15, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

Finding a great healthcare provider is like winning the lottery. And Nurse Practitioner (NP) Marcy Markes' patients have hit the jackpot. Since 2003, Marcy has owned and operated the Columbia Allergy and Asthma Specialists clinic in Columbia, Missouri, where she provides vital treatment to about 6,500 grateful patients a year. As a true testamen ...

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What ‘The Simpsons’ taught us about squatters—and how PLF is fixing the problem

September 05, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

In its nearly 36 years on air, The Simpsons has shown an uncanny knack for foreshadowing events and issues that would become social and political talking points in the future. Its predictions have ranged from a Trump presidency to virtual-reality tech, and even the absurdity of squatters' rights. In the 1998 episode, "Bart Carny," Homer and Bart ...

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The Supreme Court case that slaughtered the Gilded Age dream

September 04, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

The opulence of the Gilded Age in America is so mesmerizing, it's no wonder HBO's series of the same name has been such a hit with viewers. The ornate architecture, lavish fashion, and over-the-top balls of the time easily lend themselves to delightful storytelling. But it is the characters that make this era truly intriguing. The show highlight ...

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The ‘Wicked Witch of the West’ is banging the drum for property rights

August 29, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

Four years ago, Colorado native Taralyn Romero had no idea she'd soon become one of the biggest property rights activists online. In fact, she had no idea property rights would play a role in her life at all. But life is funny that way: Sometimes you don't realize how important an issue is until it shows up in your own backyard—literally. In 2 ...

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Unconstitutional Medicare rules create a wedge between patients and their providers

August 14, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

Imagine that after years of suffering from debilitating back pain, you finally found a physical therapist you love. Unlike the countless others you had tried in the past, this provider takes a holistic big-picture approach to your treatment plan. And the practice is mobile—ideal for those days when the pain makes it difficult to leave the house. ...

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Why is the Army Corps ignoring the Supreme Court?

August 08, 2025 | By BRITTANY HUNTER

When Mike and Chantell Sackett won their case against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2023, their victory strengthened property rights not just for them, but for individuals across the entire country. For decades, the EPA, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, had been broadly interpreting the Clean Water Act's (CWA) definition of ...