08 February 2010
by Stacy Litz "I freed a thousand slaves . . . I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves." Harriet Tubman Black History Month, for me, is usually spent reflecting on the legacies of many influential people in the civil rights movement for their bravery when combating such horrible injustice. [...]
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28 January 2010
the article outlines recent legislation proposed to partially ban Muslim women’s usage of the veil in public services. The legislative committee’s president (I should note, a committee that's been in existence to make a decision on burqas and niqabs for over a year now) Communist MP André Gerin speaks as if this legislation’s success is a non-issue. In the same breath, he states, "The full veil is the visible part of this black tide of fundamentalism." The only reason given for withholding the proposal for a full veil ban, is fear “the ban would be socially divisive and hard to enforce.”
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24 January 2010
Liberty isn't just for adults! A new Teen and Tween LOLA Networking group has now been formed, with the purpose of connecting liberty-minded tween and teen girls. The group is the brainchild of LOLA Tracy Ward's daughter Madison, (age 11), who expressed desire to meet more like-minded girls her age. And then with some input and promotion by Tarrin Lupo from the LCL Report, the group was borne.
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20 January 2010
The Austin Gun Show has been shut down as of January 19th, 2010 due to pressure from the state, specifically the Austin Police Department and the ATF, to comply with “recommendations” that only Federally Licensed Dealers (FFLs) be permitted to sell guns at the event, a requirement which blatant violates Texas law.
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19 January 2010
Directly on the heels of our recent meeting in Atlanta, new LOLA member Starr O'Hara is taking the reins and starting a chapter of LOLA in Western North Carolina! The first meeting will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, January 28th at Scully's in downtown Asheville and will be the initial get together for any [...]
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17 January 2010
What a weekend! LOLAs met in Atlanta this weekend and discussed ideas and goals for 2010. It is going to be a great year. With chapters popping up all over the country, we're going to create a handbook to send out ASAP; complete with our mission statement, values, stances on a number [...]
15 January 2010
Many LOLAs will be in attendance this weekend for the first ever LOLA Caucus! Here we will be discussing the exciting upcoming plans for LOLA 2010. In addition, we are hosting a social event THIS Friday, January 15th at the Sheraton Atlanta hotel, at 9pm. Anyone interested in learning more about LOLA is strongly encouraged to [...]
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09 January 2010
We are now offering our 2010 LOLA calendars for $9, along with the purchase you will receive a FREE desktop version of the calendar as well. Please click on the "Shop" tab to take advantage of this great deal! Thanks, our best to you all, LOLA
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08 January 2010
By Brittany Cloud Listen in TONIGHT to hear LOLA's very own Katie Brewer at 6-8 pm (CST) on Rule of Law Radio's "Liberty Brewing" talk show. You won't want to miss this event! And even if you can't listen in tonight, the show will be archived and you can download it anytime! Check out event details from [...]
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04 January 2010
By Brittany Cloud If there is one organization that eludes me in its relevance, it’s the TSA. What purpose does it really serve? The pattern repeats itself in circular fashion: The government sees a threat, then security tightens. It’s never the other way around. This is all for our protection as U.S. Citizens, they say. Terrorism [...]
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