Friday Freedom Fighting Tools
We can all agree that our government is out of control. But what can YOU do about it? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool helps you find out where to Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse or Retaliation from Federal Government Agencies: https://www.oversight.gov/where-report-fraud-waste-abuse-or-retaliation
Times are tough, in more ways than one. Gas is insanely high; housing prices haven’t come back down after COVID increases; and life continues on. Sometimes financial hardships out of our control hit us – medical emergencies, untimely deaths, job losses, etc. If you find yourself in such a situation and aren’t sure what to do, check out this week’s #FreedomFightingTool – Bankruptcy without an attorney info (shared by the Middle District of FL) http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/filing_without_attorney_1/pages/index.html
I usually make the #FreedomFightingTools directly tied to a popular freedom fighting topic like 2A, 1A, parental rights, property rights, etc. But this week’s FFFT is just a practical one… IRS Forms, which you can find at https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions
Do you value your bodily autonomy? Do you believe medical providers must obtain *informed consent* before all medical procedures? Then, you’ll want to check out this week’s #FreedomFightingTool – Physicians for Informed Consent. I started working with them about 10 years ago and love the work they do to ensure informed consent remains a core value in the medical profession! You can find them at https://physiciansforinformedconsent.org/
Do you value truth & science? Prefer to get information from reputable sources? Then this week’s #FreedomFightingTool is for you! Dr. Christina Parks is not only a friend of mine, but a treasure trove of valuable medical & scientific information. Find her at https://www.facebook.com/christina.parks.752
Do you homeschool? Do you value parental rights? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is HomeSchool Legal Defense Association. Their website is a great place to find resources to protect your right to homeschool. https://hslda.org/
There’s a really important bill pending in your state’s legislature. You want to have your voice heard on it. But how? Most state legislatures DON’T allow public comment when the legislature meets to vote on bills. Rather, they allow public comment time during committee hearings, as the bills move through the various committees BEFORE it’s voted on by the legislature as a whole. Bills are generally assigned to 3 different committees, with each having their own public hearings where public comment time is held. Check out your state legislature’s committee hearings schedule & info. Michigan’s is at https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Committees/Meetings. Florida’s House is at https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committees.aspx & the FL Senate is at https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees #FreedomFightingTool #BeInformed
Are there activities and booklets to introduce students, teachers, and families to a variety of topics related to the Supreme Court Building and the Court as an institution? There sure are! Just check out https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/activities.aspx #FreedomFightingTools #KidsShouldLearnAboutGovernmentToo #RestoreFreedom
Want to learn more about the History and Traditions of the US Supreme Court? Check a reputable source! Free information can be found at https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/historyandtraditions.aspx #FreedomFightingTools #RestoreFreedom #SCOTUS
There’s been a lot of criticism of SCOTUS Justices in recent years, with many politicians claiming there’s nothing to hold the Justices accountable for inappropriate conduct. So, is there a Code of Conduct for Justices? There sure is! And you can view the most recent copy at https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/code-of-conduct-for-justices.aspx
So, check out this #FreedomFightingTool for yourself!
You recently heard an interesting point argued in front of SCOTUS. But no one will believe you that such a thing was argued in SCOTUS. Want “proof” of the Oral Argument you heard? Official Transcripts are available online! Just check out https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcript/2025 #FreedomFightingTools #RestoreFreedom #SCOTUS
Want an official source for the most Recent Decisions by the US Supreme Court? https://www.supremecourt.gov/ is the link you want! Just scroll down towards the bottom, and you’ll see “Recent Decisions.” Here, you’ll see a short description of the outcome of each case, and links to the Court’s Opinion, the full docket, and the Questions Presented for that case. #FreedomFightingTools #SCOTUS #KnowledgeIsPower
Have questions about Oral Argument in the SCOTUS? If you’ve ever wondered things like “What are Supreme Court Oral Arguments?”, “When are arguments held?”, “How long does argument last?”, “How many seats are available for the public for each argument?”, “Can I request tickets for a group?”, “What items are not allowed into the Courtroom?”, etc., this is the link for you! https://ticket.supremecourt.gov/onlineticketing/Request/FAQ
Interested in Watching SCOTUS in action LIVE? If you just show up on a day the court is in session, you have to wait in a long line and are not guaranteed admission. However, this link offers you a different option! https://ticket.supremecourt.gov/onlineticketing/Request #FreedomFightingTool #RestoreFreedom #KnowledgeIsPower #BeInformed #GovernmentByThePeople
Interested in hearing Oral Arguments LIVE in the United States Supreme Court? You can do that for free at https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx This page also hosts a link to listen to previous Oral Argument audio. #FreedomFightingTool #RestoreFreedom #KnowledgeIsPower #BeInformed #GovernmentByThePeople
You don’t like what a judge did in your case. What can you do about it? If the law is on your side, you should consider an appeal. But if the judge’s conduct was egregious, you may have other options. The first step in knowing if the judge can face personal accountability for misconduct is to read your state’s Code of Judicial Conduct. The Florida Code of Judicial Conduct is at https://floridajqc.com/code-of-conduct/, and the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct is at https://restorefreedomkh.com/4viz #FreedomFightingTool #BeInformed
How can we hold judges accountable for the oath they took to defend the US and State Constitutions? If you have a specific instance of judicial misconduct to report, search for your state’s judicial oversight organization. In Michigan, it’s the Judicial Tenure Commission. In Florida, it’s the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The Florida link is https://restorefreedomkh.com/53ta. The Michigan link is https://restorefreedomkh.com/mijtc. (Click on “How to File a Grievance”) #FreedomFightingTool
Want to make a Public Records Request at the Florida Senate but need info on the process? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is for Florida Senate Records: https://www.flsenate.gov/Reference/PublicRecords “Public record” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by the legislative branch, see s.11.0431(4), F.S. Let’s all do our part to keep a watchful eye on our government officials!
Want to watch the Florida Senate sessions and committee hearings without having to drive all the way to Tallahassee? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is for Florida Senate Videos: https://www.flsenate.gov/Media/Videos Watch videos from Senators, offices, committee meetings, and sessions from the current Senate President term. Use the provided filters to narrow the results. For copies of videos or access to historic videos, contact The Florida Channel (Video Library) at (850) 488-1281. Visit the video broadcast schedule to view events occurring today.
Want an easier way to track Florida Senate bills, committees, or Senators? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is the Florida Senate Tracker: https://www.flsenate.gov/Tracker/Signup So, check this out this useful tool & sign up for a Senate Tracker account to track bills, committees, Senators, publications, and more. You can view the latest status of your tracked items on the Tracker tab. You can also sign up to receive notifications via email when events occur related to your tracked items.
Want to make the most out of a trip to the Florida State Capitol? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is the website for all FL Senate Calendars: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Calendars/ So, check this out when planning a visit to the Florida Capitol, since this shows daily calendars, tentative committee meeting schedules, and Official Calendars published for committee meetings between legislative sessions.
Want to have your voice heard on bills proposed in the Florida Senate? This week’s #FreedomFightingTool is the FL Senate Appearance Card. You must submit one of these to speak on a bill being considered by a Senate Committee. You can find these forms at https://www.flsenate.gov/usercontent/committees/committeeappearanceform.pdf and also https://wp.me/aecX6i-3N8. Keep in mind, you cannot submit them electronically. More information on this process can be found at https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees
Dictionaries (Part 3 of 3). In order to properly understand the Constitution, we must know the meaning of the words to the average person at the time the Constitution was adopted. That’s why this week’s #FreedomFightingTool is two unique dictionaries. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784 can be found at https://archive.org/details/johnsons_dictionary_1755/page/n1831/mode/2up and Websters 1828 Dictionary https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/
Dictionaries (Part 2 of 3). When reading laws, rules, court documents, contracts, etc., it’s important to know the real meaning of the words being used. In the legal setting, the first place to find the relevant definition is the statute or rule involved. If reading a court order or opinion, that document may provide the definition itself. Otherwise, Black’s Law Dictionary is the primary external source to use in searching for legal definitions. However, for words not defined in any of these, courts next rely on Webster’s Dictionary as the standard. That’s why this week’s #FreedomFightingTool is Webster’s Dictionary.
Dictionaries (Part 1 of 3). When reading laws, rules, court documents, contracts, etc., it’s important to know the real meaning of the words being used. In the legal setting, the first place to find the relevant definition is the statute or rule involved. If reading a court order or opinion, that document may provide the definition itself. Otherwise, Black’s Law Dictionary is the primary external source to use in searching for legal definitions. Not all legal dictionaries are the same, and the free ones often leave key segments out. So, do yourself a favor and buy a hard copy of the unabridged Black’s Law Dictionary as an important #FreedomFightingTool . The version isn’t as important as having a hard copy that you can hold in your hands.
