Ahead of Independence Day, homeowners are warned against flying American flags
On July 4, 1776, a group of patriots mutually pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor when they signed the Declaration of Independence. The document signaled the official severing of ties with Britain and the establishment of a new nation, where individuals were free to enjoy their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. F ...
Free to Flourish : Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Free to Flourish is PLF's Environment and Natural Resources quarterly newsletter. If you agree that a better world is possible through liberty—that a thriving environment and free individuals are not in conflict—subscribe below to follow along. Welcome to another edition of Free to Flourish. As millions of Americans prepare ...
Western Livestock Journal : Idaho just restored the property line
In 2005, the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation received a troubling call from one of its members. A Fish and Game officer had crossed onto their private land—no warrant, no permission, no notice. Over the years, more ranchers, farmers and landowners came forward with additional, more troubling stories. To prevent ongoing abuse of property rights, Idah ...
The Hill : America’s mineral dependence is dangerous and unnecessary
America is not heavily dependent on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, yet disruption there has still shocked our economy. Imagine the consequences if we were more dependent. In critical minerals, that vulnerability is real: The U.S. is heavily import-reliant for dozens of minerals essential to modern life. For several of them, more than ...
Salt Lake Tribune : Utah can welcome data centers — without selling out its principles
Between our two families, we're raising four children in Cache County, next door to the proposed data center in Box Elder County. As researchers working in environmental and energy policy at the Pacific Legal Foundation, handling data centers has been top-of-mind. And as parents, we spend a lot of time thinking about what kind of state our kids wil ...
It’s time for the Fish & Wildlife Service to restore protections for California fishermen
Californian sea urchins, abalone, kelp, and fishermen have a common problem: the popularity of southern sea otters drowns out the concerns of other species and groups. A charge from Congress It's a decades-old problem. In 1986, Congress enacted Public Law No. 99-625, a statute striking a careful balance between the needs of California fisherm ...
San Diego Union-Tribune : Unleashing American energy production can lower gas prices
Uncertainty in the Middle East is hitting Americans at the pump. The national average for a gallon of gas has climbed above $3.75, up from under $3 just six weeks ago, before conflict with Iran roiled the market. Rising fuel costs squeeze household budgets and ripple through every corner of the economy. So what is the solution? Economics 101 tel ...
The Hill : How the federal government is forcing states to spy on lobstermen
The federal government is forcing constant, warrantless GPS surveillance on thousands of small fishing businesses — and threatening their livelihoods if fishermen or state governments object. A federal regulation requires ten East Coast states to adopt and enforce an electronic tracking requirement for federally permitted lobster vessels. Comp ...
American Heroes : When the government wipes out your property rights and your family legacy—overnight
What happens when the government doesn't just regulate your property, but effectively erases its value? That's the reality for John Morgan and his family. In the latest episode of American Heroes, Kathy Hoekstra sits down with John to unpack a California law (SB 1137) that has shut down access to oil and gas resources—wiping out both the va ...